Identity
formation is essential to every young person because it launches a direction
for life. Every teenager identifies with what gives him or her a sense of
self-certainty. Adolescents need to belong, and this is the appeal of youth
gangs. Identifying with what seems strong and powerful helps overcome underlying
self-doubt and uncertainty.
Jesus said to his disciples,
"Follow me and I'll make you fishers of men." He promised to give
them a positive identity and a healthy purpose. They would belong to a group where positive change takes place with confidence.
Self-certainty comes in knowing you belong to Christ Jesus which helps resolve identity
conflicts and crises.
With
Christ Jesus change is possible regardless of past choices. Peter failed Jesus
when the pressures of life overcame him, but Jesus forgave and cleansed him from all his failures.
He will restore you to fellowship as you confess and repent. New choices underscored
by a clear sense of identity and purpose are available.
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