Find your verse....

Several weeks ago I challenged my small group of 8th grade girls to find a verse that they could carry with them over the next few years. We've been talking recently about setting our own personal standards and sexual purity.

I really thought that this would be a tough subject to talk to them about. What I wasn't prepared for was their honesty and vulnerability to come out as we had our discussion. We shared tears and testimonies, laughed at ourselves and each other, and had a remarkable bonding experience. It will be a night that I won't forget.

A few of the girls have actually received purity rings from their parents and have made their vow to God to save themselves for marriage. Wow! I can honestly say that I don't remember having any of those types of conversations with either of my parents at this age. Things are happening so much earlier these days. It's really scary!

Wednesday night a few of the girls remembered our talk about finding their verse and this is what they shared....



Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".


Proverbs 4:23

Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.


1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."


Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."


Acts 2:21

And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.


If you have a life verse or a verse that has special meaning to you please share it with me so that I can pass it on to these girls. It's been a real blessing to me to be able to spend this time with them and they all hold a very special place in my heart. It would be great to have the same group again next year!