Keep it Real

Read 2 Corinthians 7:2-12

Adapted from Extreme Teen Bible
Paul gets to the point. He wasn’t always on this spiritual high, and he’s honest about it. In 2 Corinthians, he talks a lot about suffering, worry, and sorrow. He doesn’t put on this mask of happiness. Just because he is a Christian doesn’t mean that life will be all fine and dandy. He admits that he does go through hard times. He has gone through hard times and he is being real.

Sometimes, we forget about what we get from Paul’s example. Instead of honesty, we’re pretending. Too many Christians pretend that their lives are happy all the time. They suffer in complete silence. They believe that they don’t have weaknesses, and they wonder why God is forsaking them and doing nothing. God will bring comfort to those who need it. Do you need comfort? Do you need to be cheered up? Then pray to God. Keep it Real with your brothers and sisters because they are there for you. It’s ok to say, “I love God, but life is hard.” God may use the Holy Spirit, or the body of believers, or the truth of His Word to bring cheer to those in need.

One more thing, KEEP IT REAL!