2 Corinthians 12:9

Introduction: Why This Matters for Teens April can feel like performance season. Grades, sports, auditions, college talk, social media, and expectations at home can make teens feel like they have to be “on” all the time. And when you feel like you’re failing—spiritually, emotionally, academically—it’s easy to start believing a lie: “If I’m not impressive, I’m not valuable.” But the gospel says the opposite. God doesn’t love you because you’re strong. He loves you because He’s good. And sometimes God does His best work in the places you feel weakest—because that’s where you stop pretending and start depending on Jesus. What I’ve Learned About Pressure to Be Perfect Everyone has expectations set on them. Whether it be by your parents, … Read more