TEXT: GALATIANS 5:13–14 (NLT)
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” THOUGHT: In Christ, we are given complete freedom. The purpose of this freedom is not to fulfill our own selfish desires—it means we are free to love and serve others as Jesus did. TALK: “God, help me to love myself and love my neighbor as You have loved me.” TAKEAWAY: You love your neighbor by loving yourself, and you love yourself by receiving God’s love. When we encounter God, this should always lead to loving the people around us. If you don’t feel like serving others, spend time with God until you do! SOCIAL MEDIA POST: I find true and absolute freedom in following Jesus. Freedom isn’t pursuing whatever I want—it’s pursuing what God wants. #youthalive
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TEXT: MATTHEW 20:28 (NLT)
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. THOUGHT: It is often human nature to want to be served rather than to serve others, but this is not what Jesus modeled. TALK: “God, help me to lay down my selfish desires and serve others.” TAKEAWAY: One of the ways that we, as Christians, can show we are different from everyone else on the planet is to be quick to serve others. Who are you serving today? SOCIAL MEDIA POST: Jesus called His followers to serve others rather than themselves. What if we took His commandment seriously? #youthalive TEXT: ISAIAH 41:10 (NLT)
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. THOUGHT: When you share your faith, do not be afraid. When people don’t respond positively, do not be dismayed. God will strengthen you so you can continue sharing your faith, even if you don’t experience instant success. TALK: “God, fill me with courage and help me to persevere in the mission You have called me to.” TAKEAWAY: One of the hardest things to do in life is try again after you’ve failed. Begin thinking of success in terms of how often you’re able to share Christ—whether or not people respond positively. SOCIAL MEDIA POST: I don’t save people—God does. When I plant the seed, God brings the growth. Don’t give up if some don’t believe immediately. #youthalive |
RYANBROOKS
Youth Pastor at People's Church in Arnold, MO.
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