Building Your Faith on Solid Ground

Every Christian teens needs to understand the basics of their faith. Whether you've been a Christian almost your entire life or just recently found your faith, it is important to make sure your foundation is solid. Remember, Jesus said that a house built on sand will never last (Matthew 7:25-27), and your faith is no different.

So what are some things you can do to make sure your faith is built on solid ground? Well, first and foremost, you need to make sure you are right with God. Take some time to pray and have a good conversation with Him about the things going on in your life. Not sure what to say? Write it out, sing it, draw it. However you feel most comfortable talking to God, put it out there for Him to see, hear, or feel. He knows you, and He will be there in any way you choose to communicate.

Sometimes Christian teens get so caught up in what they need to do as a Christian rather than who they are in God's eyes. Sure, God asks us to follow the Commandments and live righteous lives, but it's hard to do that on your own. Only through a relationship with God can we be strong enough to live the way He wants us to live. Getting yourself closer to God by building a relationship with Him sets a strong foundation for all the things to come.

• Understanding Prayer
• Basics of the Christian Faith