Szekelyhid Prayer Prompt 17

Pray that God will raise up a generation of our children who will answer His calling.

Start a youth out on his way; even when he grows old he will not depart from it.

The future of our churches and our countries lies with our children. About 22% of the world's population is 22 years of age or younger. They are our future, and we must invest in them. 

The first comprehensive research into their morals, habits and beliefs shows that we have done a poor job of sharing Jesus with them. Results of the research shows: 

1. They are online 6-9 hours per day.
2. 73% view pornography; 25% of middle schoolers have sexted.
3. Accept sexual fluidity. Only 48% say they are heterosexual.
4. Racially diverse. No racial majority.
5. Self directed and confident but lack common sense.
6. Aware of problems on the planet - terrorism, downturn of 2007-9, global changes.
7. Social minded.They give to charities and volunteer their time.
8. Live in a post Christian society but are open to faith. No knowledge of the Bible.
9. Receive less direction from their family than any previous generation. 
10. They lack principled leaders as role models. Most of their guidance comes from the Internet.

To share with Generation Z, we must be willing to live in their world, love them and live lives that demonstrate our beliefs. Winning Generation Z will be a slow process, but we must win them, "Go ye into all the world."