I Don’t Drink Enough Water. Do You?

I Don’t Drink Enough Water. Do You?

Ken Turner

When you’re thirsty, you drink. Don’t you agree? But when do you really get thirsty? Okay, if you exercise regularly or if you work outside in the heat or are involved in sports, you understand the need to “hydrate.” But in the regular day to day life style most of us live, the truth is we probably need to drink more water. But you may be thinking, “I’m not that thirsty for water.” So when you drink more water it’s because you are doing it out of duty, not desire.

Okay, what does water have to do with “Ken Turner Ministries?” 

I’ll be glad to answer that. There have been times in my life when I was working out in the heat and took a break to get some water. I could not seem to get enough water! No one had to beg me to take the water. I was very thirsty and I needed it, I desired it.

God has given me an amazing opportunity to minister each week to troubled teens in Indianapolis. And these teens are thirsty. They are thirsty for the water of life that only Jesus can give. Last month 10 teens were saved in my weekly Bible study. Two weeks ago 8 more teens were saved. 

It may be easier to understand how thirsty these teens are by the questions they ask and the comments they make.

• My dad died at 15, I’m 13 and I don’t want to die on the street like my dad. (13 year old boy)

• I’m locked up, I’m 12 and I have two kids. Is my life over? (12 year old girl)

• I gave my life to Jesus. Now I am reading the Bible and praying everyday. Please don’t bring me any other books, I just want to read the Bible. (13 year old boy)

• Will you pray with me? I want God to change me. I want to know Jesus personally. (15 year old boy)

• My dad died on the street two years ago and I have no one. How do I know God’s plan? (13 year old boy)

• I’m glad I got locked up. This is like the whale in Jonah’s life. If I had not landed in the belly of this place, my path would not have changed. I’m ready to follow God’s path, I have given my life to God. (15 year old boy)

• I have no one. I don’t even know where my dad is and my mom lost custody of me when I was 2. (15 year old boy)

• Will you pray with me? Will you talk to me? Can I see you when I am released? Will you teach me to study the Bible?

I think you probably get the picture. I hear these questions and comments every week. I feel so humbled to be there to reach these youth. It makes me more thirsty to drink of the water that only Jesus can give. I hope you are thirsty, too.

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Ken Turner Ministries reaches troubled youth every week through ministry to parents, mentoring and mentor training and Bible studies at the Indianapolis Juvenile Detention Center as well as other inner city ministries.

This ministry is supported completely by the generous gifts of God’s people.

Here is how you can help:

• Regular, monthly support in any amount.

• $25.00 to purchase a Bible and a spiritual journal for one teen.

• A one time substantial gift to help fund the expenses of the ministry.

How to give:

• Mail your gift to:

• Ken Turner Ministries, PO Box 460, Zionsville, IN 46077

• Give online at www.kenturnerministries.org