Your youth is the time of your peak powers, and you should commit it to serving the Lord. Now, you have the energy and vigour to go the extra mile, that’s why this is the best time to dedicate yourself to the Lord’s service!
As a young person, there are things that would clamour for your attention—the quest for success, fame, and money, etc—and if you’re not careful, you can be hired by their glitz and glamour. But always remember God gave His very best for you in the person of His Son Jesus. And now that you’ve come into His Kingdom, you ought to give Him the very best of your time, talent, energy, and resources. The Scriptures admonish that you serve the Lord in “the days of your youth,” when you’re still young and full of energy! (Ecclesiastes 12:1).
So get serious with the things of God today. Don’t be enticed by the world’s concept and symbols of success and wealth. Recognise that true success and riches are in God. Make up your mind to serve Him in the prime of your life. Remember, He deserves the best, because He gave you His best.
Prayer
Dear Father, I’m determined more than ever to live all my years for you and give you the very best. I pledge today to serve you with wholehearted devotion, and apply myself to doing only those things that are consistent with your will and purpose for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
