Climb: A One year Devotional for Teens and Young Adults

by Ruth Chesney

Overview

The quiet path winds gently uphill through leafy forests and beside a gurgling stream. The birdsong in the trees matches the joy in your heart as you stroll along. Your backpack doesn’t feel too heavy and you’re enjoying the pleasant shade from the warm sun. Then you reach a fork in the path. You pause. Should you follow the track which runs alongside the stream? It looks pleasant, a lot like the path you’ve just been following. Or should you turn to the right? This one is narrower, rougher, and steeper. It leads out of the forest, towards the rocky, grey mountain. Both paths lead uphill, but you know that the mountain one will test you and try you. You will need to climb, to push yourself to your limit. The temperature will fluctuate between extremes of scorching heat and chilling cold. Your backpack will begin to feel like a heavy burden. The gradient may be so steep in places that you will find yourself clinging by your fingernails. But the higher you climb, the purer the air will be, and the more magnificent the view. At some point, you will haul yourself over that final ledge and find yourself in breath-taking wonder at the awesome vista before you. The arduous, gruelling, and oftentimes dangerous climb will have been worth it all. When someone asks, “Would you choose the same path if you were to do it over?” your answer will be a resounding “Yes!” The Christian life is a lot like climbing a mountain. When we trust Christ for salvation we begin on the gentle slopes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912522965
Publisher:	John Ritchie Ltd
Publication date:	11/16/2020
Pages:	210
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 7.88(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Ruth Chesney lives in Northern Ireland with her husband Samuel. As a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ since the age of 11, Ruth enjoys participating in the various activities of her local church. Ruth has written the Search For Truth Series for teenagers as well as a collection of picture books about Harry for younger children which have been charmingly illustrated by Mary Weatherup. This is Ruth's first Daily Devotional book for teens and young adults.

Read an Excerpt

1st January They began to consecrate on the first day of the first month. 2 Chronicles 29:17 ESV Today we’re standing at the gateway to another year. The unknown, untrodden path lies ahead. We can’t see very far; a bend at the beginning of the path hides the rest of it from our view. But we know that as we move forward, each step will reveal a little more that is presently hidden from us. There will be many twists and turns. We will need to tread carefully and make wise decisions. But maybe the biggest decisions come right now, before we’ve moved at all. Hezekiah was one of the better kings of Judah. Before he reigned, conditions in the land had deteriorated, and many of God’s commandments were disobeyed. The temple had been defiled and worship had ceased. So Hezekiah began the new year with a clear out. Everything that defiled the house of the Lord was removed, the altar, table, and utensils were cleansed, and the temple was consecrated. It’s a good way to begin the new year! We all have things in our lives that defile us. You know what the defiling things are in your life – films, social media, magazines, music, certain people you choose to spend time with. Maybe it’s time for a clear out! It’s certainly time for cleansing. ‘Wherewithal shall a young man [or woman] cleanse his [or her] way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy Word’ (Psalm 119:9). Each day, we need the cleansing that reading the Bible brings to our lives. What about consecration? Is this going to be the year that we set ourselves apart to put our very best – our all – into living for God? He loved us so much that He gave us His best, His beloved Son. How can we do less than give all that we have – time, talents, possessions, energy, even our very bodies – for Him? ‘I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God’ (Romans 12:1-2). ‘Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord’ (Exodus 32:29).

Editorial Reviews

What a blessing I received when I learned about this incredible new book of devotions written especially for teens and young adults! This book is filled with devotions that speak directly to your heart and help you with your struggles and your desire to follow God and His plan for your life. As you read God's Word in your Bible each day and follow up with the devotions in this special just-for-you book, you will enjoy the truths and encouragement these devotions offer to you. Elizabeth George, author

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