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Teenager! You Are Chosen and Set Apart


Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in, like there’s something different about you that you can’t explain? Maybe you’ve looked around at others, wondering why their lives seem to flow one way while yours feels like it’s meant for something more. That feeling isn’t just in your head—it’s real. 1 Peter 2:9 reminds us, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” You’re not ordinary. You’re chosen. Set apart by God for a purpose bigger than fitting in. Have you paused to think about what that means for your life right now?

Being chosen doesn’t mean life will always be easy. In fact, it often means you’ll face moments where you’ll have to stand alone, make hard decisions, and say “no” when everyone else is saying “yes.” But isn’t it comforting to know that your life isn’t random? That God handpicked you—not because you’re perfect, but because He sees something valuable in you? What if the very things that make you feel out of place are the signs that you were never meant to blend in? How would your choices change if you truly believed that your life carries the fingerprints of God’s purpose?

Think about your daily routine—your school, your friendships, your quiet moments when no one’s watching. Are you living like someone chosen, or are you just trying to fit into a world you were never designed to follow? It’s okay to reflect deeply on this. It’s okay to admit if you’ve been hiding the light inside you because it felt safer. But here’s the truth: the world doesn’t need another copy. It needs the authentic version of you, the one God designed with intention and purpose. So, what’s one way you can start living differently, not tomorrow, not next year—but today—as a chosen child of God?

Take a moment to write it down. Maybe it’s choosing friends who encourage your faith, saying “yes” to opportunities that scare you because they stretch your purpose, or simply spending more time in prayer, listening for God’s voice. Whatever it is, let it be a small step toward living as the masterpiece God created you to be. Remember, you are not just another teenager trying to figure life out—you are chosen, set apart, and deeply loved. Let that truth guide your next step.

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Prince Victor Matthew 
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