DAY 26: BRING A FRIEND II

REFRESH:

Read: John 8

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:

Before you leave the house this morning take a few minutes and pray for the friend that you are going to invite to come to church with you this Sunday. 

Ask God to soften your friend’s heart and be open to joining you this Sunday.  Make plans to pick up your friend in the morning and invite them to join you for lunch after church.

Be sure to introduce your friends to he folks at church and be positive and enthusiastic. 

At lunch make sure you ask your friend what they thought about the experience.  Be ready to listen!

REFLECT:

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

DAY 25: UNPLUG

REFRESH:

Read: Luke 18

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:

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation.  I will be honored throughout the world.”

Today we are unplugging from the world.  We will not watch or listen to any media unless it is the Bible or your homework.

That means that we will not listen to our iPods, watch TV, listen to the radio, play video games, or go to the movies. 

This is a great opportunity to spend time sitting at God’s feet talking to him and listening to Him.  As you unplug make some time to be still before God.

REFLECT:

How was your day? Did you unplug fully today? What did you learn?

DAY 24: LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

REFRESH:

Read: Mark 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:

In Mark 12 Jesus reminds us that the second greatest commandment is to “Love your neighbor as yourself.”  Today’s challenge is to live out this commandment by picking one of your neighbors and doing a random act of kindness.

What does that look like?  It could be baking them cookies, helping them with a project, mowing their lawn (ask permission), wash their car, or making a banner saying “Terrific Neighbor!” 

This would also be a great opportunity to mend any fences between you and any of your neighbors.  If you need to ask for forgiveness do that too!

Whatever you do have fun with it and make sure they feel appreciated.

REFLECT:

How was your day? How did it go today? What did you learn?

DAY 23: THANKS FRIEND!

REFRESH:

Read: John 1:6-34

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:

Did you know we are better together?  That’s why today you are to say a special thank you to a friend in your life that encourages you and challenges you to be the best you can be for Jesus. 
 

Take time today to write a thank you card to that friend, or send them a video via Facebook, or take them out for yogurt or coffee and tell them thank you in person.  Whatever you choose to do make it special!

Ecclesiastes 4:12 reminds us of the value of having like-minded friends in our lives. 

They keep us out of trouble, encourage us and help us in our time of need.  What a great day to celebrate those friends in our lives.

REFLECT:

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

DAY 22: LOVE DOES

REFRESH:

Read: Matthew 1:18-2:23

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 Love Does day! Look for an opportunity to do something for someone today that shows him or her God’s unconditional love.  If you see a need try and meet that need. 

You can hand out bottles of water in the school parking lot.  Give cookies to students at lunch.  Bring a Blow pop for everyone on your bus. Buy chocolate candy for your teachers. 

Whatever you do be creative and make sure that what your doing has an element of showing God’s love.

Make sure to wear your RELENTLESS T-SHIRT today!

REFLECT:

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

DAY 21: HALF-TIME REPORT

REFRESH:

Read: Joel 2

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:

It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the 40 days!  Take some time today and share with your prayer partner, your youth pastor and your church how it’s going. 

Make sure to post a story or two on the 40 Days of Relentless Facebook page (www.facebook.com/40relentless). 

Spend time praying that God will continue to be with your friends and

soften their hearts as you invite them to church in the coming days!

Pray that God would prepare the church to welcome your friends as they come in our doors.  May we be warm and welcoming!

REFLECT:

How was your day? Are you ready to go on? What did you learn?

DAY 20: BLITZ YOUR TEACHER

REFRESH:

Read: Daniel 5

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:

Write an encouraging note to a teacher today.  Let them know how

thankful you are for them and for all that they do for the students.  Make sure you let them know that you prayed for him/her today.

Not sure what to pray for?  Teachers have a challenging job so pray for strength and wisdom for them.  They work really long hours, so pray for perseverance and blessings for them as they are away from their

families.  Teachers spend a lot of time with students, so pray for patience and understanding.

Make sure you hand the note to the teacher and if you are comfortable ask them if there is anything that you can pray for them today.  Adults can write a similar note to a co-worker or close friend.

REFLECT:

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