Glenn Hascall - 3-Minute Devotions for Guys: 180 Encouraging Readings for Teens

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Written by April Frazier and Glenn Hascall.

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Here is a collection of thoughts from the true Source of all inspiration and encouragementGods Word. Within these pages youll be guided through just-right-size readings that you can experience in as few as three minutes:

Minute 1: Reflect on Gods Word

Minute 2: Read real-life application and encouragement

Minute 3: Pray

These devotions arent meant to be a replacement for digging deep into the scriptures or for personal, in-depth quiet time. Instead, consider them a perfect jump start to help you form a habit of spending time with God every day. Or add them to the time youre already spending with Him. Share these moments with friends, family, and others you come in contact with every day. Theyre looking for inspiration and encouragement, too.

Your word is a lamp to guide my
feet and a light for my path.

P SALM 119:105 NLT

The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the unfaithful are destroyed.

P ROVERBS 11:3 NIV

Every day there are boys looking to see what you do and how you do it. They cant explain why, but you are their role model. They didnt even ask your permission. They would probably be scared to talk to you, but youre their hero. Believe it.

You probably did the same thing. You watched someone older because you wanted to learn what it is like to be a teenager. Some things you learned were good. Other things? Not so much.

Integrity is making sure there isnt a difference between what you say and what you do. Those who want to follow in your larger footsteps will understand that a person with integrity does the right thing because its right. Theres a sense of honor that follows this standard.

Its always better to maintain your integrity than try to earn it back once its lost.

We all grow up with heroes. Make sure your herothe one younger boys see in youis Jesus who is transforming everything about you. Expect a greater impact on others than you ever imagined.

Dear God, Im not sure I want other people to pay
attention to what I do. Thats a lot of pressure. Because I
choose to follow You I want my actions to represent You.
Teach me what I need to know to become someone worth
following because I have chosen to follow You. Amen.

Count yourselves blessed every time people put
you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to
discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too
close for comfort and they are uncomfortable.

M ATTHEW 5:11 MSG

God is incredibly awesome, but not everyone believes it. When you talk about God, some people will make fun of you. When you pray to God, there is a risk of lies being spread about you. This struggle has been a part of our experience since the beginning.

Jesus makes some people uncomfortable. Many cant believe smart people follow Jesus.

These people may irritate you, and even insult you, but God says youre in good company. Pray for patience, pray for the person who irritates you, and pray for wisdom to know how to respond.

Dear God, I dont like to be irritated. Its not exactly the
highlight of my week when someone makes fun of me.
But You tell me to be glad when others reject me because of
You. When this happens, Im to remember they may not like
my message, but theyre ultimately rejecting You. Give me the
strength to stand up for You and disregard the irritation. Amen.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words,
and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead,
be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

E PHESIANS 4:3132 NLT

Its hard to forgive people whove hurt us. While they may need forgiveness, things like bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slander, and evil behavior beg for us to indulge the desire to hurt them in return.

Holding a grudge is like holding dynamite. At some point someone will be hurt in the emotional explosion. Often the one hurt (for a second time) is the grudge holder.

We want justice for the actions of others, but grace for our own choices. Were tough on others and easy on ourselves. We think other people should make things right, but we feel like we dont have to because God has forgiven us.

Dear God, grudges and other unhealthy outbursts are easy
to feed, grow well on their own, and always produce a good