Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live for God? The Thee Generation isn’t just a website or a group—it’s a movement. It’s a calling for young people to embrace two life-changing principles: total surrender to God’s will and total dependence on His power. Here’s what that looks like and why it can change everything about your life.
Total Surrender: Giving Everything to God
Romans 12:1 says, “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.” Being part of Thee Generation starts with surrender—a choice to lay your plans, dreams, and desires at God’s feet. It’s saying, “Lord, my life is Yours. Use me however You want.” When you fully surrender to God, He takes the ordinary and turns it into something extraordinary.
Total Dependence: Trusting God’s Strength
Living for God doesn’t mean doing it on your own. In fact, it’s the opposite. Jesus said in John 15:5, “Without me ye can do nothing.” Dependence on God means relying on Him for the strength, wisdom, and courage to do what He’s called you to do. This dependence grows as you:
- Pray: Learn to pour out your heart to God and align your prayers with His will.
- Study His Word: Spend time in the Bible, letting God reveal truth and fuel your faith.
When you surrender and depend on God, you’re living in the rest of Hebrews 4—not a rest of doing nothing, but a confidence that God will enable you to do what He’s called you to do.
Living It Out
Being part of Thee Generation is more than just a title. It’s about action. Young people just like you are seeing God do amazing things through their lives as they:
- Share the gospel with friends and classmates.
- Step out in faith to invite others to church.
- Experience God’s power working through them as they fully rely on Him.
Regularly, at our school rallies all across the country, young people surrender to God, lead friends to Christ, and watch God transform lives. Imagine what God could do through you!
Take the Challenge
So, what about you? Are you ready to be part of Thee Generation? Start today by:
- Getting alone with God and seeking Him.
- Surrendering your life to Him.
- Asking Him to give you the strength to live for Him.
- Take the pledge to make it official!
God is raising up a generation of young people who are totally surrendered and totally dependent. Will you join them? Let’s see what God can do through a life fully given to Him.
Dr. Jim Van Gelderen is president of Minutemen Ministries, vice-president of Baptist College of Ministry, and evangelist out of Falls Baptist Church. He and his wife, Rhonda, travel the country in evangelism. They have three daughters.
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