Encouraging Young Sisters - Annie Poonen
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Summary
The speaker encourages young women by affirming their inherent worth, referencing Psalm 139 to remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. She emphasizes that belonging to the family of Jesus is a source of pride, and she provides a simple three-step guide (A-B-C) for assurance of being born again: A) Admit sin, B) Believe in Jesus as the sole answer to sin, and C) Confess sins to God. Ultimately, she stresses that only God can grant the assurance of being a child of God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
You are fearfully and wonderfully madeRegardless of childhood backgrounds or physical insecurities, we must remember that God formed our inward parts and made us just as we are without any mistakes.Psalm 139:13
How to be sure you are born againTo have assurance of salvation, use the simple ABC guide: Admit you are a sinner, Believe on the Lord Jesus as your only answer, and Confess your sins to Him.
Receiving God's personal word and assuranceGod gives personal assurance through His word and the Holy Spirit rather than a rigid rule book, filling you with joy, peace, and a true desire to turn away from sin.Revelation 3:20
Managing bodily changes and mood swingsHormonal changes during adolescence bring physical differences and mood swings, but we must rely on God's power to overcome them rather than using them as an excuse.
Preparing for future hardshipsGod allows current trials to prepare us to run with horses in the future, teaching us not to make excuses about luxuries or comfort when difficulties arise.
Being like a wall instead of a doorInstead of being overly outgoing and vulnerable to manipulation like a door, young women should ask the Lord to make them like a hard wall that protects their hearts.Song of Solomon 8:9
Overcoming temptations with God's graceGod will never allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, and He will provide the grace needed to endure trials and testings.1 Corinthians 10:13
Taking responsibility in the home and financesYoung women should actively help with household chores without acting like guests and should contribute a portion of their earnings to their parents and family expenses.
Praying as if everything depends on God and working as if it depends on youWe need the power of the Holy Spirit to live the Christian life, combining total dependence in prayer with diligent effort in our daily work and unselfishness toward others.
The call to be a true discipleBeyond just getting a ticket into heaven, true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up the cross, and loving Jesus above all earthly relationships.
