Teens4Jesus Ministries

Teens4Jesus Ministries Teens4Jesus is here to lead people to Christ and guide them in their walk. The following are the goals set forth:

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Christ commissioned all believers to love God first and foremost (Matthew 22:37) , and then to love others (Matthew 22:39), making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). The main purposes of Teens4Jesus Youth Ministries are to lead people to Christ and guide them in their Christian walk. Teens4Jesus Youth Ministries has set certain goals that we feel God wants us to accomplish through this mini

stry. To spread and share the gospel of Christ to the lost on the Internet, by equipping and using Christian teens to tell the “Good News”
2. To provide a place of Christian love and fellowship to non-Christians and Christians through our website and interactive web features.

Daily Prayer from the devotion at teens4jesus.org, FB, IG, X, Bluesky, Lordsbook, Pinterest, Discord, or Instagram. ...
06/24/2026

Daily Prayer from the devotion at teens4jesus.org, FB, IG, X, Bluesky, Lordsbook, Pinterest, Discord, or Instagram.

Ephesians 4:24 ...and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. For those long ...
06/24/2026

Ephesians 4:24 ...and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

For those long time readers, this is a familiar verse that we have covered a few times before. Today we are going to look at it through the lens of renewal.

As we have learned the past, we actively abandon our former, sinful habits and we embrace a new, transformed, Christ-like demeanor. Paul uses the metaphor of a change of clothing to illustrate this transformation. We remove the old self, the old, corrupt, and sinful self, and we put on the new - transformed, renewed, a new creation.

We were created to be like God. This mirrors the creation of mankind found back in Genesis 1. Through Christ, we are given a new, fresh start and are a direct reflection of God’s love and His original design for us.

But God is holy and righteous, and we are sinful creatures. True righteousness describes the way you treat and interact with others. Holiness describes our inward devotion and our character. Both righteousness and holiness are attainable with the help of the Holy Spirit and some discipline and dedication. We choose to actively strive for these at all times, removing the old self and putting on the new.

To review a little… In the Bible, renewal is the ongoing process of God restoring, transforming, and breathing new life into us. This focus shifts the view from a self-oriented one to a Godly perspective, instead living our lives for Him instead of for ourselves. We can see how the process of removing the old self and putting on the new, like clothing, relates well to renewal

We seek renewal through the process of being spiritually transformed and recharged. This is done by studying God's Word and with the help of the Holy Spirit. We move beyond reading scripture to actively applying the principles, replacing worldly thinking with a Christ-like mindset - a renewed mind.

Take off the old self like dirty clothing and discard it. Be done with it. Put on the new self, the renewed self that is righteous and holy and live your life for Him.

Psalm 23:3 …he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23 is one of the more fa...
06/23/2026

Psalm 23:3 …he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23 is one of the more famous psalms and is widely used in funerals and solemn events and activities. It is not generally viewed as a happy psalm, though the message is clearly one of peace and serenity. I don’t know why it is so often associated with solemnity, but it is.

Written by David, this psalm explores the intimate and personal care a shepherd has for his sheep. David’s early years were spent in the fields with the sheep so he understood them deeply and was able to write psalms like this one to describe the relationship a shepherd has with his flock.

Like a shepherd who guides his sheep to safety and revives a weary lamb, God also tends to the needs of His people and guides them. He restores and refreshes our soul. Just like the sheep who can lose its footing or wander off, so, too, can we falter and lose our way. But He brings us life, He comforts us, and He restores our vitality.

He guides us along the right paths. He knows which paths we should take and He directs our steps to ensure we follow the path He intends us to follow. Of course, we do have free will and can step out from that intended path, but He is always there to guide us back and put us back on the path to righteousness once again.

And He does all of this for His Name’s sake. This means our life is a testament to His character. We make morally righteous choices and strive to live a life of integrity. Our goal is to point others to Christ and His faithfulness, His goodness and grace and mercy. We want our lives to be living testimonies of what He has done in our lives and continues to do.

Today let’s do what we can to embrace His restoration. The Hebrew word for restore means to bring back, to return or to refresh. We need to let go of the pressures of life, the need to perform and impress, and we need to allow His restoration to wash over us and to bring us back to Him and His path.

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Chris...
06/22/2026

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Today’s verse again does not mention renewal or restoration. But it does speak of peace which transcends all else. This peace can be restorative and renewing, as well as hope inspiring and encouraging. Let’s see what else we can learn about this verse today…

God is the Author of peace, the Maker of calm serenity, and the Great Physician who binds up our wounds. We can replace anxiety and stress in our lives with prayer and gratitude and when we do so, He grants us an inner calm that is beyond words, beyond description, and full of renewing, restorative serenity.

The peace we will feel is one that transcends all understanding. That is pretty impressive. It defies human logic. It is a peace that sustains you through the chaos and stress of a busy world. You may not understand it fully, but you will experience it and won’t be able to describe it in any way. It is beyond understanding, beyond description, beyond anything you’ve ever experienced before. And it is entirely from Him.

Philippians 4:7 promises that God’s peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ. When we turn to Him in prayer, He fills us with His peace. This peace acts as an emotional defense system that serves as a reset in our lives. It helps to renew us and give us the support we need to make it through each day, each hour, even minute by minute.

Here are some ways we can experience this peace in our own lives.

First, we need to realize when we are trying to do things on our own. We don’t have to go through life alone. We have the Holy Spirit to guide us and give us comfort and support. When we realize we are trying to do things on our own we need to stop and give it to God in prayer.

We also need to be guarding our thoughts, taking them captive to the obedience of Christ. We need to stop any negative, stressful, or peace robbing thoughts and give them to Him immediately. We should focus on the blessings He has given us and thank Him for His faithfulness.

When our focus is based upon God and His will for our lives, things begin to shift and change. We establish a foundation in Him and His peace and then experience an ongoing relationship with Him. Our mind focuses on eternity and heavenly perspectives rather than the worries and stresses of the world. And this focus helps us to stabilize our emotional well being and lives.

Today let’s rest in His peace and renewing grace. Feel His love wash over you, flow through you, and restore your peace and joy. And know that His peace which transcends all understanding is yours to experience personally. All you need to do it turn to Him today.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Toda...
06/21/2026

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Today’s verse is one that I have covered a few times in the past and which does not specifically speak of renewal in its wording, but which I feel we can relate to the topic nicely. It begins with “therefore” so please take a few minutes to read the verses preceding it to make sure you have an understanding of what was being discussed and the context from which it was drawn.

This is a very important verse to understand and one I recommend memorizing to meditate on as needed. Once we become believers, once we are saved and have accepted Christ as our Savior, we are new creations. The old is gone. It no longer exists. It is transformed, replaced, done away with, and a new creation remains, a creation that is holy and set apart.

This does not mean we will never sin again or that we cannot be corrupted by the world’s influence. We can and we do sin, daily, over and over. But we strive to live a life that is free of sin, one that is pleasing to Him. Our old life of sin and selfishness is replaced by a new life rooted in Him, our identity in Him.

But what does all of this have to do with renewal? Every day is a new day, a fresh start. We just said we continue to sin, though we do our best to try not to. Therefore, we have opportunity after opportunity to start over again, to be renewed and restored. We are not defined by our past, by our sins, by our choices. We are new creations, made new in Him, renewed by His grace and mercy every time we repent and reverse direction.

We often find our identity in the things of this world, things like our jobs, our families, relationships, and so on. But we need to remember that we are new creations in Christ and our identity is in Him, not the world. Any time we start to identify with the old things we need to stop and remind ourselves that that is no longer who we are. We are reflections of Him now.

While becoming a new creation is a once and done thing upon our salvation, it is also a lifelong journey of transformation and renewal. We are human, we make mistakes, we need repentance and forgiveness again and again. But we are loved, we are cherished, we are renewed when we turn to Him.

1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little w...
06/20/2026

1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

This book written by Peter was sent to Christians who were scattered throughout Asia Minor, or modern-day Turkey. They were facing hostility and persecution for their belief in Christ. Peter gave them encouragement in this letter, especially within this verse. Let’s break down what he had to say to these early believers.

This verse is a promise that assures us that any suffering we may experience here on earth is just a prelude to eternal glory. We are told that God will restore us, as well as provide strength, making us stand firm and have steadfast confidence.

We can break it down specifically into four parts: restoration, confirmation/security, strength, and establishing. Peter begins by acknowledging the trials and persecutions of life, seeing them as real issues we face, yet also temporary. When we look at our life in comparison with eternity, even a lifetime of hardship and suffering is short. And we will be restored from all of the suffering and trials.

Peter guarantees us that God will take action to make us whole, firm, and unshakeable. This verse is confirmation of that security. We know without a doubt that He loves us and will bring restoration and renewal into our lives if we seek Him and His ways/will.

We are equipped with the inner power we need to be able to endure the trials we face. We have the Spirit within us to guide us, empower us, and strengthen us. We do not go through trials alone. We have a Comforter that is always with us, always present and ready to help. We must learn to discern His guiding hand and His will for our lives.

What a beautiful promise we have in the words of Peter. He Himself will restore us and make us strong. Today let’s take a few moments to pause and thank Him for actively working in our lives and guiding us, strengthening us, and giving us security. Feel His renewal through your life. Give Him praise for all He has done for you and is yet to do. And know that any suffering you face will end in restoration and renewal.

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