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Chapter 2 Read Your Bible. I spent more than the first two decades of my ministry career as a full-time youth pastor. I loved every second of it, and I still speak at youth conferences, camps, and retreats. I am convinced I will always be part of youth ministry. In those twenty plus years with teenagers, I cannot tell you how many messages I delivered with the keys to a successful Christian walk being â€Å"Read your Bible and pray!† This has been a staple for all youth pastors everywhere for decades. â€Å"Read your Bible and pray. Read your Bible and pray. Read your Bible and pray.† There have been worship songs that have lyrics that read, â€Å"I will read my Bible and pray. I will follow you all day.† This is a testament and a snapshot of the message of youth ministry. But to be a successful Christian in any age of life, you have to read your Bible and pray. Sadly, it hasn’t been said enough, to enough people, because our churches and even Bible col leges are full of people with no basic knowledge of the Bible. There have been times when I have been teaching and I have said, â€Å"You know when Daniel stood in front of the lions in the lion’s den,† and I’ve had people look at me like they had no idea what I was talking about. The Bible is the foundation of our Christian life and needs to be the first thing we put in our life. Input of the Word will fill us with God’s goodness and put us on the path to achieving the full Christian life. I cherish having been raised in SundayShow MoreRelatedPersonal Narrative Essay - My Family1001 Words   |  5 PagesPersonal Narrative Essay: Dianna Belous A few months ago, at family prayer my grandfather was having trouble with his leg and he was limping. My uncle decided to ask if we wanted to pray for him. All the kids got around my grandpa, and we put our hands on him and we prayed about his leg. 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