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I ran into an old friend who told me to keep her daughter in prayer. She said that her daughter, now in college, had befriended members of the gay and lesbian community. This young woman who was raised in church was dealing with a crisis of faith because she could not see how God would send such nice people to hell.
It is so unfortunate that this generation (born between 1982 and 2002), called “millenials,” have gotten a watered-down Gospel. They will need the whole counsel of the Word because of the fiery darts, the temptations, the ideologies, and the untruth that combat them in every area of their lives.
My generation (the Baby Boomers) preached to the” Millenials” the message of John 3:16. No doubt everyone Millenial who has been in any way connected with church can quote it: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
It is a great verse ! It’s beautiful! It contains incredible truth. But it does not contain the whole truth. Consider John 3:17-18: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.”
When we did not believe in the gift of God we were already condemned! WE ALL WERE — whether gay or straight, black or white, male or female! This world was and is condemned because of sin. We are ALL on a sinking ship and the only way we can get off of it is through Yeshua (Jesus). He has thrown us a lifeline. You see, God did not send His Son to condemn the world it because the world is already condemned.
Millenials, you will see and be exposed to so much in this life. Everything in this world is meant to lure you and deceive you. But do not be fooled by untruth. God is not sending anyone to hell. DON’T BUY INTO THE DECEPTION THAT HE IS. The wages of sin is death. That cannot be changed. That’s why he died. That’s why He took our sins, so he could pay for them with his life. He has come that we can escape death and hell, but the only way to do it is by catching hold of the Lifeline. No one else holds it; no one else can! No one else can throw it to you! No one! Millenials, your greatest task is to get your friends to catch hold of the Lifeline too! Don’t go down in a sinking ship with those who do not choose to get off when they have been thrown the only means of rescue. It’s a suicide mission! You have not been called to that! Don’t buy into the deception!
Father, I lift up to you the millenials who deal with so much! In the midst of all the darkness around them, let them see the light. Let them not try to put the plan of salvation through their own limited filter. Let them know that yes, you are all about love, and loving them, and rescuing them! It is not your will that no one should perish. That’s why you came! Let them experience your love and be those voices crying out in the wilderness, preparing the way of the Lord! In Yeshua’s Name! Amen!
Allow the Lord to minister to your heart through this song by Elevation Worship entitled “Give Me Faith”!
WITH LYRICS
http://youtu.be/mu-oDzf1xDo
WITHOUT LYRICS
http://youtu.be/n_Voi3JM8ZA
What a word to ponder today. I forget which generation I’m a part of, being born in 1969, which now thrusts me into my 40’s. All I know is that I’m more emotional about hymns now, and my belief in God and His amazing Grace is much stronger than it ever was when I was a teenageChrist-follower. I also understand that the generations are weaker in faith, but wiser in humanistic thought. My prayer is that I can instill God’s word in such a way that there would be no question concerning what His word says about LIFE. Great word today.
Generation X: Declaring their Independence
HERE YOU ARE! I THINK THAT YOUR GENERATION WILL BE THE ONES WHO CAN REACH THE MILLENNIALS. AFTER ALL, THEY ARE YOUR CHILDREN! The 51 million members of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1976, grew up in a very different world than previous generations. Divorce and working moms created “latchkey” kids out of many in this generation. This led to traits of independence, resilience and adaptability. Generation X feels strongly that “I don’t need someone looking over my shoulder.”
At the same time, this generation expects immediate and ongoing feedback, and is equally comfortable giving feedback to others. Other traits include working well in multicultural settings, desire for some fun in the workplace and a pragmatic approach to getting things done.
Generation X saw their parents get laid off or face job insecurity. Many of them also entered the workplace in the early ’80s, when the economy was in a downturn. Because of these factors, they’ve redefined loyalty. Instead of remaining loyal to their company, they have a commitment to their work, to the team they work with, and the boss they work for. For example, a Baby Boomer complains about his dissatisfaction with management, but figures its part of the job. A Gen Xer doesn’t waste time complaining-she sends her resume out and accepts the best offer she can find at another organization.
At the same time, Generation X takes employability seriously. But for this generation there isn’t a career ladder. There’s a career lattice. They can move laterally, stop and start, their career is more fluid.
Even more so than Baby Boomers, members of Generation X dislike authority and rigid work requirements. An effective mentoring relationship with them must be as hands-off as possible. Providing feedback on their performance should play a big part, as should encouraging their creativity and initiative to find new ways to get tasks done. As a mentor, you’ll want Gen Xers to work with you, not for you. Start by informing them of your expectations and how you’ll measure their progress and assure them that you’re committed to helping them learn new skills. (Members of Generation X are eager to learn new skills because they want to stay employable.) Gen Xers work best when they’re given the desired outcome and then turned loose to figure out how to achieve it. This means a mentor should guide them with feedback and suggestions, not step-by-step instructions.
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