Encouraging a Teenage Boy to Be a Faithful Christian

Hey man, what's going on with you? There's not much going on here. I just wanted to write you and let you know that I prayed for you today. I prayed that God would bless your life, and that you would daily fall on your knees in obedience to Him. I know that with each day you face many decisions. Daily, you decide whether or not you're going to live for Christ. If I could invisibly follow you around for a week, away from church, would I be able to tell that you're a Christian? If not, then I want to challenge you to desire total obedience to Jesus. I challenge you to have an eternal perspective on life, for it's not about today, it's about tomorrow. Live your life fixed on Jesus Christ, and looking forward to the eternal promise, which He has promised those who are His. As each day passes, may God richly bless you based on His unmatched grace. I love you Bobby, and if you ever need anything, my door is always open. Be good.

In Him,

[Leader's Name]

[Boy's Name],

Hey man. How's the sports-playing world going? The out-of-shape world is going good here. I just wanted to write you again to let you know that I prayed for you today. I prayed that God would keep you away from evil, and that purity would be your desire. To look at a woman to lust after her is the Biblical definition of lust. If you ever look at a woman with the motive of lust, then you are lusting. This means to look at a woman in a sexual way. So, if you are ever looking at woman, other than her face, then you are lusting. For when you look at anything else, your motive 99.9% of the time is in a sexual way. Will you be one of guys who doesn't care if He sins against God in this way, or will you be a godly man who had rather die than to lust after a woman? You will fight this temptation probably until the day that you die. If you ever give in a little, then you will be addicted before you know it. I don't know you in a personal way, but ask yourself this, "can I go two weeks without checking a girl out (AKA: looking at a girl lustfully)?" See if you are addicted, and if you are, repent, turning from lust and turning to God. Then, when you wake up tomorrow pray for strength to resist. I love you brother, and if you ever need anything, please get a hold of me. Be good.

In Him,

[Leader's Name]

[Boy's Name],

Hey brother. How's summer life going? I'm sure it's going good. I'm guessing you're working and playing sports. I wanted to write you again to let you know that I prayed for you today. I prayed that God would bless you based on His grace, and that you would spend your life depending on Him for your salvation. Throughout life you will hear statements such as, "you can do anything that you set your mind to" or "be self-sufficient". In many cases, these statements are true, but when it comes to salvation, neither of these are reality. The fact is, is that if you depend on yourself to save your soul from God's judgment, then you will receive every ounce of it. We are helpless is making our way to heaven, we can't do it. God will not allow sin into heaven, and since we are sinners, then how can we get there? It's only by the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ that we are saved. Without Him, there is no salvation for anyone. I want to challenge you to daily depend on Jesus for your source of salvation, for if you are His, then not only has He cleansed you of your past sins, but your present and future as well. If you're not His, then please know that nothing is comparable to a relationship with Him. The Person who created you knows your needs before you even ask Him, so therefore, depend on Him for every need. I love you brother, and if you ever need anything, please contact me. Be good.

In Him,

[Leader's Name]