Youth

God is good, so He couldn’t make anything bad like coughing or illness. He makes only good.
A day in New York City went from fun to frightening when this author started to feel really sick from the heat. Read on to find out how she prayed.
I felt better because I was only thinking about good things, which all come from God.
Our “intuition” is actually God speaking to us. While I don’t need to walk around scared, I can be wise and listen for that inner guidance—God’s voice.

Alone in the woods 

 A night out in the woods sounded like a fun adventure at first … until darkness descended and this teen had to face his fears with prayer.

Sharing happiness at camp 

What happened to those nighttime tears? They were gone. 

Riding without fear 

An avid rider, this teen had to face down fear after she and her horse took a tumble. Read on to find out what brought a breakthrough.

I found joy again 

As I continued to “stand porter” with my thoughts, I started to feel a lot happier. It was as if I had been dunked in love and joy—feelings I knew were from God.
This teen was having fun on a service trip when pain in one of her ears threatened to ruin everything. Then, an article from the Sentinel came to her rescue.

Everyone prayed! 

The many names for God helped us each pray in our own way to feel comforted.
I began considering the God-given, spiritual qualities that I naturally express, such as strength, resilience, goodness, and joy. I started to realize that these qualities couldn’t come and go; they were hardwired in me.
I knew I had dominion over any scared or nervous thoughts. If I felt nervous at all, I still knew I was safe every time.