Episode 207: Choosing Jesus even when it's hard - Riley's Story

"I want to be a Christian." Riley said. Ava's eyes widened before a huge smile spread across her face. "Really?" Riley nodded, emotion catching in her throat. "Watching you these past few months changed something in me. Like… everything hasn't exactly been easy for you, but you still trust God anyway. You still have peace." She glanced over at her friend. "I've never met anyone like that before." Ava looked down shyly. "That peace isn't me. It's God." "I know," Riley whispered. "And whenever I'm around you, I feel it too. Like my mind finally goes quiet for once." The breeze stirred around them. "But my family hates the idea," Riley admitted after a moment. "They think I'm being dramatic or brainwashed or something." She swallowed hard. "At first I wanted to argue back and prove them wrong, but… I don't think that's what God wants." Ava nodded slowly. "Probably not." "So I'm not going to fight them," Riley continued. "I'm going to pray for them instead. And my aunt said I can stay with her if things get too hard. She doesn't really care what I believe, but at least there'll be peace." ______________________________________________________ Join us as we dive into the story of Riley - the modernised story of Ruth found in the book of Ruth in the Bible. ALSO We did a mic roam and asked girls your age if they knew anyone who pretended just for show. What did they say? Tune in to find out. ___________________________________ Read the story on the blog: Shop our books Keep in the loop by signing up for our GIGI Notes HERE Hosts: Esther & Steph Mix & Effects: Stephanie Giselle Music: www.purple-planet.com email us: [email protected] Write by post GIGI Teen Bible Talk PO BOX 6505 Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 music credit: Purple planet music All music played on the podcast radio is covered under the APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence.