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Im a 14 yr old boy im thinking how can god use me? 

Im not sure, but it cool to see members my age. Im 13 and i hope you will get help on this subject here soon. :)

You can help people with their home works...stand up for what you believe in...read your bible. Be friends with the kid no one else will talk to or everyone makes fun of, be honest, talk about God to others...your age and older. Honor thy Father and Mother. seek God in Prayer. Do not have sex before marriage....Umm if you no people who are let them no it is not ok with God, Umm the bible says in all things you do, do it unto God remember that. memorize verses. Look into church history umm and docterine. Start A god centered blog....do not get a tatoo. If you have a myspace make it God centered too.
Things like that. be and example to others your age look into youth missions too.

You can be a good witness to your friends.

love,

sopranette

The best way to be used by God is to live your life in a way that honors Him. Be humble yet firm by loving others and being respectful to them. Don't be swayed by people who would have you live for the material things. Do what you know is right instead of what you think will please others in their worldly ways. Set a good example and at least some people will follow your lead.

Don't try to save the world or be famous. People who do this are not serving God, but are just trying to do whatever makes them famous. Think of the world as a stage, and of yourself as being a backstage worker, not an onstage performer. A confident humility impresses others much more than obvious attempts to change them.

Remember the people who need help the most are not the ones who have already been saved. It's the unbelievers, and they won't listen to preaching or judgmental behavior. They may, however, notice that your attitude of respect and dignity has given you the happiness that they internally long for. They may then emulate you in order to find that happiness and confidence. Be a listener, not a preacher.

Tom M.

he can use you in the same way that he can use those who are 20, or 50 or 80. By allowing Him to be lord and by letting him change you and be a light in the darkness.

God can certainly use you ...  Get plugged into ministries that allow you to speak to other teens.  When my son and daughter were 15 and 13 they were involved with a traveling group that did drama's teaching against abortion.  They had teens come to them time and time again saying that no one had told them anything about abortion and that the drama and the parts they played had indeed been educational and life changing for them.

My son was used time and time again in the drama's to teach the word and to show salvation to kids in the public schools and churches in our area. 

Mmm...I always wonder about this question.   To me, if God wants to use you, he will use you; you don't really have a choice.

Really, what can you do?  Raise your arms to the skies and deny God?   SMITE!!!!!

It's wonderful to see someone young living for the Lord.  Your friends will know the difference and hopefully want to be like you.  God bless you! 

Quoting Shin - I'm a 14 yr old boy I'm thinking how can god use me?   

Response - Your question itself is a wonderful testimony of your love of God - Your love of God is a light unto the world and will produce righteous works in the will of God. Wait on the Lord for His direction, continue to prepare yourself by reading His word, and be a witness unto those God gives you opportunity to do so.

2 Timothy 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
 
2 Peter 3:18  But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 

Galatians 6:10  As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Thank you, and God bless you Shin in Jesus' name - larry2

Quote from: Shin on Fri Feb 20, 2009 - 03:23:13
Im a 14 yr old boy im thinking how can god use me? 

Be a good kid.

Don't let yourself become cynical or defensive.

Learn to trust God, and learn/practice how to live as He would have you live.

Read Scripture in large chunks, and get the gist rather than reading to collect facts to win arguments.

God is using you in a way that sometimes you are not aware of. Remember that even the smallest thing that we do; that it seems nothing to us but it affects others. I'll tell you a story.

There was this boy who love to listen to others. One day there was this kid who always complain about how his parent treated him and the boy just listen to the kid. the kid thought that the boy was only pretending to listen so he thought of leaving but the boy insist that he stay and talk about his problem and in the split second a car hit the tree when that kid was about to pass.

i hope you  understand what i mean. You have so many things to offer boy and i pray that you will share it lavishly to others. 

Read Solomon's advice to his son.

QuoteMy son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. (In other words, keep in mind everything your parents have taught you.)

Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones.

Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine.

My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

(Proverbs 3:1-12 NASB)

With these principles in mind...

QuoteRejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things. So, remove grief and anger from your heart and put away pain from your body, because childhood and the prime of life are fleeting.

(Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 NASB)

It really doesn't matter what age, gender, or race you are, just stand up for what you believe in. If someone asks you what you think about God, tell them and don't be ashamed.  As little as that might seem, one day that person will give the testimony that a person as young as you brought them to the Lord.

Thank you guys for all the advices. I'll do them all. one more question, how do i share the good news to my friends. I want them to trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior. How do i do it?  thanks again for posting

thanks for the replies again ty ty vrymuch 

God can use you, quite simply as a witness to others. Read your bible daily to learn more about his word. Talk to your friends [Christian or non] about your faith and how you believe it can help them in their lives. Invite friends to church and always include everyone, even if you don't like them. They will be able to tell somethings different about you and they will wonder what it is. By just doing this, you are being a witness and potentially sewing seeds for when they are older.

i am young as well! and i think God uses me on the mission trips i go on! i am currently participating in the choir and youth group at my church which offers countless oppurtunities to carry what you believe onto other people.  when God uses you it does not have to be some huge awesome display.  it could just be showing God's love to other people by maybe befriending someone you wouldnt normally even talk to.  even the small things can sometimes be God using you

Quote from: Shin on Sat Feb 21, 2009 - 04:20:30
Thank you guys for all the advices. I'll do them all. one more question, how do i share the good news to my friends. I want them to trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior. How do i do it?  thanks again for posting

Young man... you look like you just might have a calling from God for the ministry.  My advice would be to understand what real strength is - Strength is standing firm in the faith against the mockery of the world.  Remember that the closer you follow God, the farther away you get from the godlessness of the world and there will be many distractions to lead you on to another path.  Stay on the narrow road. 

All the advice given to you is good - it will help you and train you for service.  I have a motto that I would love to put on a t-shirt - WEAR YOUR FAITH (then be an exanple of it.)  If you want to witness to your friends, I would do it one on one and start out with a simple question:  "Have you ever heard the gospel?"  If they say no, ask if you can share it with them.  Then, GO BOY!

Above all, keep this in prayer and continue to be built up in strength and character.

Love in Christ,
A wife and mom of pastors

Quote from: Shin on Fri Feb 20, 2009 - 03:23:13
Im a 14 yr old boy im thinking how can god use me? 

God can use anyone. He's very resourceful, it's just a matter of paying attention to what he's saying. Which I would let you know how to do if I could figure it out myself.

I am 17. I know exactly how you feel. Let me share with you my personal experience and you can take from my life what you like. I am in a church choir that travels across the world sharing the word of God. I know that may seem large but you can do simple things to make a stand for God. You can stand up for what you believe in. As you get up into high school, you will be tempted by many bad things and even your best friends will ask you to do things that may be against what you believe. Stand up for what you believe. That will show them that you are serious about your faith. I was the kid who did not stand up to his friends at first and I started to respect those who stood up to me. I saw that they were a light for Him. I became one to stand up and do the right thing and was no longer the one tempting people. It changes your life. Today I went and saw our Junior High Choir do a homecoming concert from their mission trip to New Orleans. They are about your age. They saved hundreds of people by showing Christ through their actions, thoughts, and how they carried themselves. Stay strong in your faith for you will be tempted one day. Do not doubt your God. My mom and best friend both have cancer and I have faith that God is going to deliver them from their despair. God is bigger than anything you could ever imagine. God loves you and so do I. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. If you want to talk more. e-mail me anytime: corbinblount@mac.com