Available Now: “Live Out Loud Youth Devotional” by Salone Jones
Today, we are joined by Salone Jones to talk about her new release–available today!–Live Out Loud Youth Devotional!
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Live Out Loud Youth Devotional is a 30-day adventure! Designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage youth to Live Out Loud (LOL) in Christ! We are all created to be different, yet we often settle for being the same. I hope the readers will allow themselves to tap into their unique differences, and allow the beauty that lives within them to shine bright for the world to see. For we all were created for extraordinary greatness!
When I write, I write from a place of journey, testimony, and personal growth. Quite often negative thoughts come to mind to make you feel like you are unqualified to do what God has entrusted you to do. Thoughts like, “You’re not knowledgeable enough, not educated enough, not likable enough, popular enough, recognized enough to publish a youth devotional,” creeps into your psyche, then the temptation to give up the idea all together presents itself. But I am confident in knowing my experiences as a youth are no different from what others are experiencing. Therefore, to not share how God brought me through, would be selfish and unthoughtful (1 Cr. 10:13). For the Bible says we overcome by the blood of the lamb, and the word of our testimony (Ex. 1:12). Therefore, I hold back nothing, but share everything with total honesty, in the hopes that it may help at least one individual overcome.
The author C.S. Lewis puts it this way: “I write for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned myself… A fellow pupil can help more than the master because he knows less… This is not what is called an apologetic work. For I do not apologize for my belief system, and for who I consider to be my master and ruler of the universe. When I write according to the spirit, I am no way trying to convince unbelievers that Christianity is true. I address those who already believe it, or those who are ready, while reading, to “suspend their belief.”
Daniel, our featured Bible character, was a master in tapping into his infinite creativity on a daily basis. Daniel embodies a person that was different from most around him. He was bold and always courageous to live out loud. There will be a lot of Daniels and Danielle’s that will read this devotion and be inspired by his adventure. May you always live boldly, courageously, and set apart from the crowd; may who you are, and how you live always bring glory to your Infinite Creator – God!
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Live Out Loud Youth Devotional is a 30-day exploration of God’s Word filled with personal testimonials. Addressing the feelings of loneliness confusion, and challenges youth face. Helping them to understand the questions, sense of exploration, need to feel connected, loved, and understood are all natural developmental phases of life. Encouraging youth to be courageous, and live boldly for Christ!
Live Out Loud Youth Devotional Will Share Daily:
• Scriptures
• Insights
• Personal Stories
• Prayers
• Declarations
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About the Author: Salone Jones is a total wellness coach that offers programs for spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing. Savannah, GA. native, and Savannah College of Art and Design graduate; Ms. Jones is an entrepreneur and founder of Live Out Loud World, Inc. and SalFit & Associates. Ms. Jones gave her life to Christ as a youth, and has been working in the creative arts ministry for the past twelve years.
“I am not an expert on the Bible, or a theologian. I am just a believer writing for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned, yet have insight on because of my experiences. My hope is that the insights, stories, and prayers will better equip our youth as they embark upon their adventure into adulthood; making them aware of some of the pitfalls, so they can choose to go around them, jump over them, or find away to go underneath them!”
