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    From the Mouth of Babes
    From the Mouth of Babes
    From the Mouth of Babes
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    From the Mouth of Babes

    By Jacqueline King

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    For generations, young people have struggled with their identity, who they are, what they will become, and where life will take them. Not much has changed. In fact, the struggle has intensified. Our youth are in search of answers and solutions, and while they may be bombarded with social media, music, video games, and keeping up with the constant changes in society, their desire for truth has not waned. It has, in fact, escalated to the point of desperation for most of them.

    No one desires to be lost. Everyone wants to succeed and be wholesome individuals; it's innate. This book of writings by youth like yourselves is designed to shed some light on your path to finding hope and peace as well as discovering that you can be a whole person despite the challenges you face. There is no judgment--only real-life experiences shared by others who are walking the same path as you.

    There are quotes, prayers, and guidelines based on biblical principles to help you navigate through this maze we call life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristian Faith Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 28, 2023
    ISBN9798887518077
    From the Mouth of Babes

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      From the Mouth of Babes - Jacqueline King

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      From the Mouth of Babes

      Jacqueline King

      ISBN 979-8-88751-806-0 (paperback)

      ISBN 979-8-88751-807-7 (digital)

      Copyright © 2023 by Jacqueline King

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

      Christian Faith Publishing

      832 Park Avenue

      Meadville, PA 16335

      www.christianfaithpublishing.com

      Printed in the United States of America

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Author's Note

      Love: Does Anybody Really Care?

      My Family: Who Are These People Anyway?

      Obedience: You Are Not the Boss of Me

      Forgiveness: It's So Hard to Forget the Pain

      Stress, Depression, and Anxiety: OMG! My World Is Falling Apart!

      Peer (People) Pressure

      Fear: I Can't! I Can't

      Self (Love) Esteem: I Am Not Good Enough! I Wish I Was!"

      Society: Where Do I Fit In?

      Sex and Dating: It's Okay to Talk about It!

      Sex! What's the Big Deal?

      Purity

      Escaping: Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!

      Overcoming Fears and the Pressures of Life: How Am I Supposed to Do This?

      Youth Devotionals and Exhortations

      Psalms and Prayers

      About the Author

      These writings are inspired by written testimonies and experiences of the youth that I have had the privilege of mentoring while serving as youth leader in my local church.

      My time spent with you was priceless. Every hour and minute was well spent, and though I did not see it then, I know now that you were listening, you were learning. I thank God every day for giving me you; you have been a blessing to me in ways that you do not even know. I love you very, very much, and while we may be physically apart, I want you to know that you will always be embedded in my heart. You guys are unforgettable. Thank you, warriors.

      Acknowledgments

      I never would have made it without the grace and favor of God in my life. A special thank you to my then spiritual leaders Bishop H. and Dr. G. Farrell and to my special friends and partners in ministry Ms. Andrea Thomas, Ms. Elita Francis, and Ms. Bevine Whyte. Thank you for never giving up on them or me; I could not have done it without you. I love you all. And to my loving husband Cedric King, who inspires and challenges me to go beyond. I love you, King. Thank you for believing in me.

      Author's Note

      In the beginning, God created the heavens, the earth, and every living thing. He created man and said it was good; we were created to have fellowship with God. Somewhere in between, sin entered our hearts and separated us from him; and that is when things started to go wrong. Now our families are in serious trouble. Our society is in disarray, and it seems as though there is no end to the deception and the lies; the sadness and grief is overwhelming. There seems to be so much hate, violence, confusion, and separations, not to mention the murders, the abuse, the manipulations, and corruptions. It is like a cesspool, disgusting and completely outside of the order that God intended.

      All are affected and infected by these issues regardless of age, race, class, or creed. We have strayed so far from God's original plan that we are lost even when he is near us. There is good news however; the same God who created us in his likeness still loves us in our imperfections. And though we may have wandered away from his principles, he is forever calling us back to him. He knows all about us; that is why he has given us an instruction book called the Bible. This book or manual will direct us how to put our lives back together; it was written for all ages. It is this book that I will use to give you some pointers as to how you could begin to readjust your life so that it fits into the plan of God.

      The dominating evil forces that are behind most of the issues we face in life are not necessarily new, yet they seem to have a stronger and more prolonged negative impact. In some cases, the effects are deadlier upon those who have been caught in its vicious tentacles. There is a name behind these forces—Satan, the father of lies. He has sought to take every positive aspect of your life and turn it into chaos. He does it through the media, books, games, clothing, etc. The truth has been changed into a lie, thus corrupting the minds of our leaders and those in authority; and as liberal as our society may seem, it is only a trap designed to capture your attention and distort the truth. Be not deceived, my children. Do not believe the lies. Do not compromise your beliefs and your faith in God. Walk in the world, live in the world, become doctors, teachers, lawyers, entrepreneurs. Remember that the sky is the limit. But do not be deceived. Keep yourselves grounded and connected to God for he alone is truth. Let God be true, and all men be liars.

      Love: Does Anybody Really Care?

      Does Anybody Really Care?

      I asked the youths to write so that they would have a chance to be heard while expressing their experience and opinions about love. I wanted to help them find truth and learn the difference between love and infatuation.

      Most young people confuse the word love and its meaning with feelings of infatuation. Love is a language as well as it is an emotion. It is my hope that as they write or speak to express their opinions on love, we would listen and respond in a way in which they will get a better understanding of what love really is and how it may be best for them to harness this emotion. It is a complicated emotion and can lead to much pain and disappointment when it is misunderstood, misguided, or mishandled.

      Being infatuated with someone does not require you to think about much. You do not even need to know anything about them. Your first encounter is enough for you to believe that you have met the person whom you would like to spend every waking moment with. You begin to see them way into your future, and there is nothing to convince you that they were not made for you and you for them. That is not love, and it will soon give way to other unpleasant emotions.

      Love does not happen overnight. Most people would be very cautious when being with someone who may be too quick to declare that they are in love; and even when you finally begin to experience the emotion, it is not something one should be so hasty to confess before ensuring that the other person shares the same feelings. Love is a beautiful thing; however, it is not without heartbreak or disappointment. The discussion on love cannot be contained in just one chapter; nevertheless, I hope that this will open the door for more chat among teachers, parents, mentors, and youth leaders.

      Kaite

      Love is a deep affectionate feeling toward someone or something. Sometimes we love at first sight, and at other times, we grow to love. It's an interesting emotion in that it could make you happy, sad, angry, hate, or even kill; it also can be very difficult as well as it could be so easy at times. Love creates desires for more love, for attention, affirmation, and a place to be and feel secure.

      We express love in so many different ways. It is showered on some on a daily basis and others never hear it being said but experience it through or by actions that are meant to express it. Growing up, I did not experience the verbal expression of love from my parents. However, in my heart, at times I knew that they loved me—I wanted to hear it though. Sometimes it is difficult to read the actions of others, but when it is spoken, I get it. There is usually a better understanding of what the actions mean.

      I learned about love in Sunday school and at church, but it is not so easy to understand in the real world. I used to think that church love was different from the love you find at home, at school, or in general. I did not realize that there was only one love. I've also heard it said that love had different languages, meaning that there were different ways to express it. That was too complicated for me since I just wanted to be loved, and in my ignorance, I did not fully grasp how easy and complicated it could be at the same time.

      As a child, I expected love to be pure, not mixed with other emotions and attitudes. I desperately needed to be loved. I did not get it from outside sources, whether it be from parents, siblings, or friends and associates; therefore, I could not find it within. I did not know how to love others or myself. My quest for love began at an early age; I was hungry for it and would have accepted it from anywhere or

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