DAY 19: SHARE YOUR STORY

REFRESH:

Read: Isaiah 58

Relate: What does this passage say about God? How does this apply to my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts to God.

REVEAL:

Today is a big day!  You will have the opportunity to share your story with a friend.  Yesterday you skipped lunch so you could take a friend to lunch today and share with them your rescue story! 

As you leave the house ask God for strength to be able to share your story today over lunch.  Trust that God is with you as you go!

You can always start the conversation something like this: “Hey                                                          , we’ve been friends for a while now and I wanted to share with you the coolest thing that ever happened to me.  Would that be okay with you?”

You can do it!!!  Don’t preach at them and make sure to listen to their

response!

REFLECT:

How was your day? How did your friend respond? What did you learn?

DAY 18: SKIP LUNCH

REFRESH:

Read: Jonah 3

Relate: What does this passage say about God? How does this apply to

my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts to God.

REVEAL:

Skip lunch today and save that money for the person you’re going to buy lunch for tomorrow. During the time that you would regularly eat lunch take time to pray for the person you will be buying lunch for tomorrow.

Make sure to check with your parents about fasting lunch, as we don’t want anything to happen to you! 

Tomorrow is a big day.  Take time preparing yourself to share your faith tomorrow by writing your story tonight.  There is a how-to guide at www.brandonyouth.com.  Make sure to share how Jesus has changed your life!  Make sure to connect with your prayer partner tonight and pray for each other!

REFLECT:

How was your day? What did you pray for at lunch? What did you learn?

DAY 17: SHOW YOUR COLORS

REFRESH:

Read: 1 Kings 3

Relate: What does this passage say about God? How does this apply to my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts to God.

REVEAL:

Today is all about showing your “colors”.  If you’re not already, wear a cross or another Christian symbol.  Wear it for the rest of the 40 days as a reminder of the great sacrifice that was made on your behalf.

When you see someone else wearing a cross, ask why he or she is wearing it.  This is a great conversation starter towards spiritual things.  Make sure you listen to their response, as it will tell you a ton about their own spiritual life.

Each time you see someone wearing a cross today take a minute and pause, remember the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf and offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the great sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for you.

REFLECT:

How was your day? What did you see? What did you learn?

DAY 16: TARGET ACQUIRED

REFRESH:

Read: Psalm 1

Relate: What does this passage say about God? How does this apply to my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts to God.

REVEAL:

On Day 13, you completed some surveys with your friends.  Look over those surveys and begin to pray and target those who you believe Jesus would have you pray for every day as you prepare to share your story with them.

Write the names of those 2 or 3 people down on a 3x5 card and put the card somewhere you will see it and be reminded to pray.  Put it on the dash of your car, set an alarm on your phone, stick it to the bathroom mirror.  Whatever you do, put it somewhere that you will see everyday. 

When you pray, ask God to open the door for you to share your story with them.  Remember, these are people that you already have a relationship with and not complete strangers or mere acquaintances. 

REFLECT:

How was your day? Who did you pray for? What did you learn?

SUNDAY: BREAKFAST

Sunday is a really important day in the 40 days of Relentless.  It is a day we set aside to come together for worship, encouragement and to share what’s been going on during the week with fellow believers.  The author of Hebrews reminds us of this truth:

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one

another to acts of love and good works.  And let us not neglect our

meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another,

especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Hebrews 10:23-25 (NLT)

Nothing is more important than taking this time to refresh ourselves so make sure not to miss worship this morning.  Today would also be a great time to reconnect with your prayer partner.  It’s also a great day to share your stories at facebook.com/40Relentless. 

REFRESH YOURSELF! REFUEL YOUR SOUL!

DAY 15: DAD'S ROCK

REFRESH:

Read: 1 Samuel 15

Relate: What does this passage say about God? How does this apply to my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts to God.

REVEAL:

Go do something special with your dad today.  Maybe go fishing with him, play golf, or see a movie.   Make sure you do something he enjoys. 

The goal for today is to get closer to your dad.  If you don’t have a dad then pick someone who is like a father figure to you! 

Make sure you let them know how much you appreciate them and love them.

At the end of your time together tell your dad thank you for being your dad!  If you want to go the extra mile write him a thank you note and leave it somewhere conspicuous for him at the end of the day!

Go Dads!!

REFLECT:

How was your day? What did your dad think? What did you learn?

DAY 14: BRING A FRIEND

REFRESH:

Read: 1 Samuel 3

Relate: What does this passage say about God? How does this apply

to my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts to God.

REVEAL:

Today you are challenged to invite a friend to church.  You’ve been

praying for 3 or 4 friends.  Now is the time to invite one of those friends

to church with you this Sunday. 

Be sure you make plans to pick them up this Sunday and maybe plan to take them out to lunch afterward.

While at lunch ask them what they thought about their experience at church.  Be ready to answer any questions they might have about what they saw or experienced.  

After lunch ask them if they would be interested in coming back with you again next week. 

REFLECT:

How was your day? How did the invite go? What did you learn?