GOD KNOWS AND CARES (8 OF 29)
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-15, Hebrews 5:1-10
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God Knows and Cares (8 of 29)
Series: Hebrews
Robert Dawson
Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Growing up was tough, especially those teenage years. I know it was a time of few responsibilities and great freedom. I did not have a mortgage payment, insurance, income taxes to file, medical bills to fuss over, power bills, phone bills and a whole host of other things I did not have to worry myself with.
Even with that freedom, it was, without a doubt, a time of great frustration and loneliness despite being surrounded by hundreds of other kids at school the same age and a handful of friends.
1. It was frustrating because at that age you were not really sure who you were or was going to be (still not completely sure for that matter).
2. It was frustrating because you were just trying to feel you way through life, relationships and trying to set a future course for your life.
3. For me I remember this feeling of awkwardness that filled me.
4. The transition from being a child to an adult was bumpy and then you throw in this whole girl thing and it was simply more than I could handle.
The greatest struggle was feeling like you were the only one. In our minds no other teen was having the same issues, thoughts or going through the same changes. From our perspective - then and even now - we convince ourselves that everyone else in the world has it together, everyone except us. From our perspective we are the only one struggling and no one understands.
1. Mom and Dad - no way they understand - they are too old and out of touch.
2. Other kids - no way we were going to open up to them about our struggles to see if they understood because if they did not we could not handle the rejection or the ridicule that may follow.
To be honest I am not so sure we ever get past all of that - this feeling of isolation - this feeling that no one really understands. After all, if no one understands where we are, what we are going through or what we are feeling or thinking there ...
Series: Hebrews
Robert Dawson
Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Growing up was tough, especially those teenage years. I know it was a time of few responsibilities and great freedom. I did not have a mortgage payment, insurance, income taxes to file, medical bills to fuss over, power bills, phone bills and a whole host of other things I did not have to worry myself with.
Even with that freedom, it was, without a doubt, a time of great frustration and loneliness despite being surrounded by hundreds of other kids at school the same age and a handful of friends.
1. It was frustrating because at that age you were not really sure who you were or was going to be (still not completely sure for that matter).
2. It was frustrating because you were just trying to feel you way through life, relationships and trying to set a future course for your life.
3. For me I remember this feeling of awkwardness that filled me.
4. The transition from being a child to an adult was bumpy and then you throw in this whole girl thing and it was simply more than I could handle.
The greatest struggle was feeling like you were the only one. In our minds no other teen was having the same issues, thoughts or going through the same changes. From our perspective - then and even now - we convince ourselves that everyone else in the world has it together, everyone except us. From our perspective we are the only one struggling and no one understands.
1. Mom and Dad - no way they understand - they are too old and out of touch.
2. Other kids - no way we were going to open up to them about our struggles to see if they understood because if they did not we could not handle the rejection or the ridicule that may follow.
To be honest I am not so sure we ever get past all of that - this feeling of isolation - this feeling that no one really understands. After all, if no one understands where we are, what we are going through or what we are feeling or thinking there ...
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