A recent survey conducted by the Prince of Wales Trust
disclosed that three quarters of of a million young people felt that they have
nothing to live for. Many of the respondents were long-term unemployed. That’s a
very sad statistic and something of an indictment on our society. The young of
all people should be full of hope and optimism about life, but evidently many
are not.
Clearly politicians have their a job to do in ensuring that
young people are offered meaningful work opportunities. But even then, work and
the money employment provides cannot by itself fill the spiritual void that many
people feel, whether old or young. Human beings were made by God and for God and
it is only as we enjoy fellowship with him that we will find true fulfilment in
life.
Jesus came to reconnect us with God. He died on the Cross to
remove our sin that acts as a barrier between us and our Maker. Through the
power of his resurrection Jesus is able to give life and hope to all who believe
in him. Not that following Jesus will automatically get someone a job, or deal
with all their problems. But knowing the reality of his love gives people
something to live for even in the bleakest of circumstances.
* For the February edition of News & Views, West Lavington Parish Magazine.
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