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This Month we talk about...GOD THE CHATTERBOX!
Imagine a best friend… the one who is always there, who you can say anything to, who loves you to pieces and knows you inside out. Wouldn’t you always want to spend time with them? Set aside some time each day, to share what’s happening in your life and spend time listening to theirs?
This is what God would love to do with us! Us girls need a confidante (someone to talk to), and God, the creator of the universe, would like nothing more than to curl up with us and have a good chat.
‘Prayer is the one thing in life which isn’t addictive!’
I don’t know about you, but my little secret is that I find prayer SO hard!! Other things always get in the way!
I can sometimes feel like I’ve gone for weeks and weeks without even saying hello!
My top tips for talking to God:
- Reminders
- Imagine...
- Be creative
Try praying with another Christian friend, or getting them to remind you each day. Or writea reminder on a note and stick it on your mirror!
Try using your imagination – shut your eyes and imagine Jesus sitting opposite you. That way you can have a proper chat!
You can even write God a letter, or draw him a picture, or think about him during a favourite song – whatever works for you!
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The best thing about God is that he is everywhere... so you can chat to him in the middle of your lessons, while you’re out shopping, watching TV... wherever you are!
Don’t forget when you have a chat, you don’t do all the talking. Sometimes you sit and listen to the other person. So in the middle of your chats with God, stop for a little while and try and listen. Sometimes God speaks through the way we feel, through the things we see and read, and the things people say to us. Once you start keeping an eye out, and keeping your ears open, God speaking becomes more and more obvious.
By Sam Goldsmith (Find out more about Sam)
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This month we hear from Maria, from Bedfordshire, aged 14
Likes?
'Socialising, music, piercings, tattoos, swimming, going to my place of work, school'
Dislikes?
‘Sports, most animals, cleaning’
Currently listening to?
‘Emergency and Pidgeon Detectives’
What helps your faith?
‘Going on retreats.
Going to Christian youth groups and meeting young people of the same religion.’
Why is your faith important to you?:
'It helps me to make the right decisions and gives me something to live for.'
Top tips for Yfaith girls:
'Just stick with your faith even if people mock you for it, because you will come to see how important it is.
People who say going to Church isn’t cool don’t know the meaning of cool - there are loads of young people going to Church.'
And a random fact about Maria:
'I would like to adopt a chinese girl when I'm older and call her Perpetua'.
Right... that is random Maria! Good luck with that!! |
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Instructions
To find out which Gospel Girl you are answer each question, make a note of each answer, a, b, c, d, e, or f.
At the end add up which letter you have the most of and look up the answer.
When something big happens to you, do you…
a) Think things through for a while
b) Change everything you can
c) Let things just happen around you
d) Get busy and distracted by other things
e) Praise God for working in your life
f) Rush off and tell everyone you can
Which sentence best describes you and your family?
a) There are ups and downs but we stick together
b) My family and I aren’t really that close
c) I have a great relationship with my brother and sister
d) I do everything for my family, they are my closest friends
e) Family is important and I’m close to my cousins
f) Things have never been that easy for me
What are you like with your friends?
a) I’m the one they rely on
b) I’m quite independent
c) I’m usually at the edge of the group
d) I always invite them round to my house
e) I sometimes take them by surprise
f) I have lots of friends and keep them up-to-date
How servant-hearted are you?
a) I’m God’s servant
b) I spend time with those on the edge of things
c) I’ll give everything I’ve got for others
d) I’m always looking out for others
e) I look after my family as best I can
f) I’ve not really thought about it
When it comes to boys…
a) There’s only been one true love for me
b) I’ve had lots of boyfriends, sometimes more than one at a time
c) I’m not really thinking about that yet
d) I’m too busy for boys
e) I’m a one-man girl
f) Boys? It’s just one after another
How much of a “do-er” are you?
a) I balance doing and just chilling pretty well
b) I’m usually active
c) I don’t usually notice if there are things to do
d) Doing is my thing
e) I try to keep on top of things
f) I’m always busy
How obedient are you?
a) How else are you supposed to be?
b) I play by my own rules
c) I do what I think is the right thing
d) I like to challenge things from time to time
e) I follow God as best I can
f) I’m my own girl who takes risks
Mostly a)
You are Mary – Our Lady, Mother of Christ
You are most likely fairly quiet and self-assured.
You are faithful and dedicated to God.
You like to think about things before you act on them.
You are the friend people like to trust and tell their secrets to.
You can read about Mary in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 1 & 2; the Gospel of Luke, chapter 1, verse 26 to chapter 2, verse 52; the Gospel of John, chapter 2, verses 1-12, 1and chapter 9, verses 25-27; and the book of Acts, chapter 1, verses 12-14.
Mostly b)
You are Mary Magdalene
You are independent and self-confident.
You don’t always get things right but are sure that you will be forgiven and you are prepared to ask for mercy.
You are brave and sometimes do the right thing even if it seems risky at the time.
You can read about Mary in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 27, verse 50 to chapter 28, verse 10; the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8, verses 1-3, and chapter 24, verses 1-12; and the Gospel of John, chapter 20, verses 1–18.
Mostly c)
You are Mary of Bethany
You are gentle and reflective and growing to be a fine young woman.
You like to follow rather than lead and look out for others in the group who need a friend.
You are prayerful and dedicated.
You can read about Mary in the Gospel of John, chapters 11, verses 1–54, and chapter 12, verse 1–11; and the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verse 38-42.
Mostly d)
You are Martha of Bethany
You are the life and soul of the party, always surrounded by friends and things to do.
You are able to be honest and challenge things.
You are committed to your family.
You can read about Martha in John’s Gospel, chapter 11, verses 1 – 54; and Luke’s Gospel, chapter 10, verses 38-42.
Mostly e)
You are Elizabeth – Mother of John the Baptist
You are dedicated to God, and simply and confidently do your best to follow his will.
You love your family and do your best for them.
You sometimes take people by surprise by being more confident than they expect from your gentle exterior.
You can read about Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 1.
Mostly f)
You are Photina – the Woman at the well
You are a dynamic and brave person.
You’re not afraid of any situation and are likely to know what’s going on.
You stand up for what you believe in and are not afraid of telling others about it.
You can read about Photina in John’s Gospel, chapter 4, verses 1 – 42.
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