Our Generation is Worth Nothing

There is an overwhelming stigma in our society regarding our generation. Many people believe that young people today are consumed by technology, social medias, and have no fear of our actions. Many older adults see us just as crazy kids, having no goals for our lives, and incapable of making our world a better place. While there is some truth to this, I believe they are not seeing the whole picture.

The media plays a major role in how the world sees us and they report mainly on how there are some young people that make mistakes from time to time. What they don't show are the many young people that truly are trying to make a difference in our society. It can be seen in the young lives being lived out for Jesus Christ. All across our country and the world, our generation is gathering to worship, learn, transform the lives of others, and give back. It is this that gives us hope for a bright future.

There is one piece of scripture that comes to mind in all of this. Something that gives our generation and all young people a reason to continue helping to change the lives of our peers.

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given to you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 4:12-14

When I first heard this, I was astounded and in awe of God's love and compassion for young people. It reminds us all that our generation lives in this lifetime for a specific purpose and we truly can make a difference. We have to put our focus on Him though and live out a life that serves Him. We have to "set an example" for our peers and all of society. In doing so, God will use you for His marvelous works. I've seen it first-hand through many young people and even through me. Don't let anyone tell you that our generation is worth nothing or that we can't make a difference because with God you can do anything.

We were all put on this earth with specific gifts and talents. There will be some people who will become teachers or pastors, some who will become doctors or lawyers, some who will become famous inventors or musicians. We were all created differently and will leave a mark on the world in different ways, but when we come together in the light of our Lord amazing things will happen. Lets change how society thinks of us and reach out our hand to our peers that desperately need unconditional love and salvation.