Teens Draw Near to God
Teens Draw Near to God utilizes creative arts and life lessons to Deepen Your Relationship with God. Have you ever been inspired by a poem, a song, a painting that brought you to tears, your knees, or even back to the arms of God? Well, I have, and I love to use art as motivation to do good and to love God more If you long to deepen your relationship with others, yourself, and God, then listen to this podcast weekly to get a double dose of poetry inspiration plus the Word of God. Subscribe to this show to receive a new show every week. Visit http://www.shirahchante.com/podcast for more inspiration.
Teens Draw Near to God
The Flesh is a Mess: Human Woe
The Importance of Drawing Near to God
In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, host Shirah Chante discusses the significance of Easter and Passover, emphasizing the importance of drawing closer to God. She leads listeners in a confession of faith and shares her personal baptism experience. Shirah Chante recites her poem The Flesh is a Mess, inspired by her prayer leader, and breaks down its meaning, focusing on the challenges of human existence, the importance of loving oneself, and maintaining a spiritual connection with God. She concludes by urging listeners to read the Bible, meditate on God's word, and cultivate a healthy self-love.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:30 Easter and Passover Reflections
03:34 The Significance of Baptism
07:13 Drawing Near to God
13:47 The Flesh is a Mess - Poem and Analysis
20:19 Loving God, Yourself, and Others
29:24 Concluding Thoughts and Invitation