The teenage years can be difficult in many ways. Dealing with struggles with identity, self-worth, peer pressure and relationship difficulties can leave teenagers feeling adrift, lost and alone. The Bible offers comfort in these difficult years by offering words of wisdom, strength, encouragement and guidance helping teens to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Knowing the scriptures and meditating on them help teens keep the proper outlook on life and help them not only to survive but to thrive. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states: