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HOW TO IDENTIFY BONDAGE AS TEENAGERS.

Bondage doesn’t always come in obvious ways—it often sneaks in through small, repeated decisions that seem harmless at first. As a teenager, the things you allow into your heart and mind shape how you see yourself and the world around you. Constant negative self-talk, for example, can slowly trap you in feelings of worthlessness and insecurity. Watching or listening to things that pull you away from God’s truth can weaken your faith and blur your understanding of what is right. Hiding your struggles from others may seem like a way to protect yourself, but it can also isolate you and keep you from receiving the support and freedom God wants for you. These patterns, though subtle, can weigh you down and prevent you from living in the freedom Christ offers. Hebrews 12:1 encourages you to "...throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles," reminding you that you were not meant to carry these burdens.

Recognizing these chains in your life is the first step toward freedom. Take a moment to think about the habits or thoughts you repeat daily. Are they drawing you closer to God, or are they slowly pulling you away from Him? It could be the way you speak to yourself when you make a mistake, the music or shows you consume, or even the people you surround yourself with. What seems small today can grow into a stronghold if left unchecked. But the good news is that you don’t have to break free on your own. Jesus came to set you free, and His power is greater than any chain. In John 8:36, it says, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." No matter how long you’ve been struggling, God’s grace is available to help you recognize and release anything that holds you back.

Take a moment to be honest with yourself and with God. Are there habits or patterns in your life that are keeping you from living freely in Christ? Maybe it's the way you constantly compare yourself to others or the fear of being judged if you open up about your struggles. Whatever it is, God invites you to bring it to Him. You were never meant to carry these burdens alone. 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." Trust that as you bring these areas to God, He will give you the strength to break free and walk confidently in the freedom He has already won for you.

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