Why Can't My Life Be a Summer Vacation (Early Teens Devotionals)

Deep down we expect first-class accommodations on our journey as a Christian posh hotels, fast cars, and discount tickets to all the big attractions. So when things go wrong, it feels as if we've been booked on a nightmarish trip with a fourth-class travel agency. Questions start to pour in:

Why won't God fix my problem now?

When will God roast the people who've hurt me?

Where is God when I feel like a reject?

You're Not Alone. Even the best of believers wonder where God is when trouble hits.

When God doesn't jam His hand into your life and immediately fix your problems, you might think He's left you to fend for yourself. He hasn't. God is smack in the middle of your problem feeling what you feel, hurting alongside you. God will make sure that even if you fight the flood and feel the heat, you won't be overwhelmed.

Here's reality: Life hurts. Here's bigger reality: God keeps promises. That's what these devotional readings are all about giving you the tools to battle life's obstacles, helping you determine goals and pursue God's best for your life.

So if you're waiting for a summer vacation, life is passing you by!