Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

Your teen years are some of the most exciting yet confusing times. Your emotions are random, intense and all over the place. You feel alone or misunderstood. You feel like you can’t do anything right or that no one cares. Do you ever wonder if why you feel the way you do?

If you do, you’re not alone. In fact, here are five universal truths about being a teenager.

1. Your feelings will lie to you. The emotions you feel are more intense during adolescence, especially in the middle school and early high school years. Your feelings are often magnified, making you feel out of control. How you feel in the moment is not always an accurate assessment of a situation.
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