DAY 11: LIFT 'EM UP

 

REFRESH:

Read: Numbers 14

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:

Ever heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me?” This couldn’t be further from the truth!  Our words are very powerful.  In fact, Hebrews 3:13 challenges us to use them to encourage one another.

Today your challenge is to build people up!  List the names of three

people that you will encourage today. 

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REFLECT:

How was your day? Did you encourage others? What did you learn?

DAY 10: DEMOLITION DAY

REFRESH:

Read: Exodus 20:1-17

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:

2 Corinthians 7:1 reminds us that we need to get rid of everything that contaminates us.  This morning take a few minutes and look around your room and as you do ask Jesus to show you anything that is causing you to stumble in your faith.

Now its demo time!  That’s right – when items are revealed to you in

your room get rid of them!  Posters, video games, inappropriate clothes, cigarettes, videos, drugs, alcohol, magazines, etc.

Why stop with your room?  Look at your iPod, iPad, smart phone. Even look in your car.  Delete it!  Trash it!  Smash it!  But don’t sell it! 

Even adults need to ask God about the things you need to change in your life to be a better follower of Jesus Christ.

REFLECT:

How was your day? Was it hard to demo? What did you learn?

DAY 09: LOVE THE FAM

REFRESH:

Read: Exodus 11:1 – 12:32

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 the family! What act of kindness could you do for your parent/guardian that if you did it, it would surprise them and demonstrate your love for them? 

Pick a chore or job that you can do to wow your parents.  Make sure you give it 100 percent.   Get creative!  Don’t just mow the lawn, trim the bushes and rake the yard too!   Make the family breakfast and be sure to clean up after its over!  Go the extra mile and be ready for them to question why you are doing this. 

If you are an adult, do something special for the family.  Take them out to eat or just spend the day doing something fun together.  Don’t forget to pray for them as you serve them.

REFLECT:

How was your day? How did the family respond? What did you learn?

DAY 08: MIA's

 

REFRESH:

Read: Exodus 3-4

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 we are focusing on those that have been Missing in Action.  This is a person that has wandered away from God because they’re caught up in a sin, been hurt by religion or maybe they’ve just been too busy.

Take time this morning and pray for those you know that have wandered away from the church or God.   If possible, make an effort to speak to them during the day or write them an encouraging note letting them know that you miss them and you’re always available to listen to them. 

Whatever you do, if the opportunity arises remember to listen to their hurt.  Their pain is real and most people won’t listen to us until we take the time to listen to them.  Invite them to join you for lunch or coffee. 

Invite them to church with you. Let them know that God loves them very much.

REFLECT:

How was your day? Who did you talk too? What did you learn?

DAY 07: REV IT UP!

>>REFRESH:

Read: Genesis 22:1-18

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

my life?

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts toGod.

REVEAL:

Today’s challenge is simple.  Invite five friends to our student outreachevent called REV 2013 that is coming on February 22^nd &23^rd.  Before you leave thehouse today make a list of five people that you plan on

inviting. 

What is REV 2013? It is a concert with apurpose.  We have special guest hip-hopartist Michael Fugitt coming to share his musical talents. 

Doors open at 6:00pm on both Friday and Saturdaynight.  The pre-party begins at 6:30pmand the show begins at 7:00pm

This is a great opportunity for your friends tomeet Jesus.  If you're an adult you canspend the day praying for this event and letting your friends that have teensknow about this event. 

REFLECT:

How was your day? How did people respond? What didyou learn?

DAY 06: GIVE IT AWAY!

>>REFRESH:

Read: Genesis 11:27-12:9

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

Respond: Take a moment and write your thoughts toGod.

REVEAL:

Not only have we hurt others with our words andactions but we’ve also been hurt by others because of their words and theiractions – even those we care about deeply.

Ask God to show you anyone who you have held agrudge against.  Maybe it's a teacher, aparent, a youth leader, or a friend. 

Before you go to school, make a list of those whomyou have held a grudge against.  Thenadmit the grudge and then give it to God. 

If you think it would help the person who you’veheld the grudge against, talk to them about it. 

REFLECT:

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

DAY 05: PLEASE FORGIVE ME

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REFRESH:

Read: Job 38:1-21, 42:1-6

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:

We’ve all hurt someone with our words or by our actions.  In Matthew 5 Jesus teaches how important it is to make things right between others and us even before we enter worship.

Take time today and ask God to reveal to you anyone (peers, teachers, family, etc.) who you need to ask forgiveness.  Then do it! 

Say something like, “I understand that I’ve hurt you or disappointed you with my words or actions.  Please forgive me.”

Some people may not accept your request of forgiveness.  That’s okay!  Be kind and remember that you have been faithful to God’s Word!

REFLECT:

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