Teen Talk: Amber Mowery

There is a cry inside of my heart; it is as if there is a little girl crying to be released.  When we were so protected.  When all we knew is the fun times with family.  When I could look at someone and not judge them, but actually want to take the time to find out who they are.  They were another person.  I just loved everyone.  The girl cries in me to break out.  When I didn't care how silly I looked or how crazy a acted; I was who I was....Free.... Or the first time I tasted the Lord and knew He is good.  It had me free again. And all I cared about was sharing that with all my family and friends so they could taste the Lord too. To just at least capture a glimpse enough to make them see all they miss out on. I was naive, when I was born again.  Naive to different doctrines and the conflicts within the church. All I could possibly see was what Christ wanted. Once again I've gown  and learned.  Bringing several grievances to my heart for those who are crumbling.  Me when I look at a old broken down house that no one wants I can't help but love it.  And to see what it used to be and could still be.  When it was once filled with activity and love.  I have come to realize that people are very much the same.  We were once new and full of love and activity; whether a new child or a new Christian.  But as we have grown who knows when it exactly happened, but we realized the pain and anger because of the evil released within the world.  And we realize it too is coming for us; the pain and anger that so desperately will try to haunt us every waking moment.  It will strike, and knowing it will strike is the first strike. Slowly we stop doing what makes us free, loving, and start imprisoning ourselves. Sure by the world standards we are free, but we actually start conforming to its wishes. And the whole time we know/knew something isn't right.  The house begins to start looking damaged because it is not being properly maintained, as do we.  What is it going to take to realize that it isn't just a smoker, drinker, or curser; it is the fact that they do not know the Lord and everything that he has done for them.  Or for those brothers and sisters in Christ that are being mentally beaten down.  What is it going to take to understand we don't get rid of the house, but rather we help fix it?  we don't forget about those who are being beaten down, or those who seen impossible that they may never know Christ but rather we help them stand.  What is it going to take to stop hating and to love deeper than we ever have before? What is it going to take to realize that there is still life and hope.  What will it take to stop thinking so much about ourselves? Our reputations of what the people will think if we show our love for God.....or our fears of what can I do, I am not strong enough?  What does it take to realize that we have the ALMIGHTY GOD helping and constantly ready to give to overcome these battle and to help others?  What is it going to take to realize that people are dying without knowing their creator? Or even our brothers and sisters are losing to this battle at this very moment? Maybe even you are one losing.  What is it going to take for us to love the Lord our God with all our mind, heart and strength.  And what will it take for you to walk out of this room and not forget these things and to do something about it? When will we finally realize we are baring the name of Christ!? SO I ask you WHAT WILL IT TAKE?