This Week # 2-13
This Week we had the providing of hearing Rob speak on Devotion. He kicked our DUSTY series off well as we are working through Devotion, Unity, Strength, Truth, Yearning. Rob looked into what it means to be devoted to something and how we can be devoted to God.
He started off by asking the students about the things they are devoted to. Here are some of the answers: family, video games, swimming, the Sharks, the 49ers, school work and friends. Although these are note bad things, Rob challenged that there is a more important things to be devoted to. Devotion means: the fact or state of being extremely dedicated and loyal. This is the way we need to live our lives with Christ, with extreme dedication and loyalty.
Rob shared a story of when he and a couple of friends (Will and I) went down to Anaheim to watch the San Jose Sharks clinch the Western division. When we went down there we could have just worn our Shark’s jersey and cheered quietly for our team since we were in enemy territory. Instead we painted our chest, screamed loud and out cheered the 19,000 Ducks fans. We are devoted Sharks fans. In the same way we need to be devoted fans of God. We need to write his name on our chests (not literally) and not be afraid to stand out even when we are surrounded by the enemy. We need to make noise for Him; we need to be devoted to Him. If we aren’t devoted to God we won’t stand out for Him, and if we don’t stand out for Him are we truly devoted?
So why should we be devoted. Well first of all God calls us to be devoted to Him. He doesn’t ask us to “kinda follow” him, or “give just some of our life” to Him. He asks us to be fully devoted followers of Him. Secondly, when we are devoted to him we show that by loving Him and loving others. This is not only helpful for drawing others to Him, but how great would it be if all Christians were truly devoted to God? Who doesn’t want to feel loved and totally accepted? I know I do, and if we, and those around us become truly devoted to God by loving others we can experience that.
Laslty, the time to start being devoted to God is now. Don’t think that when I get older it will be easier, because the patterns you establish now will be harder to break (if you don’t start showing devotion to God) or easier to keep (if you do) the older you get. Let’s start this school year with a commitment to true devotion to God.
Parents:
Read Matthew 22:34-40 with your child this week and ask them these questions:
What does it mean to be devoted to God?
Do you want to be devoted to God?
Are there things in your life that you are more devoted to than God?
How can you “write God’s name on your chest” (at school, church, home, etc.)?
How can I help you/ encourage you to be more devoted to God?
Pray with and for your child that they will be bold enough to be fully devoted to God.
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I was in Hollister on Sunday,at a renaissance faire, and I was wearing my 'I *heart* JC' shirt and a girl came up to and asked what JC standed for. i told her it standed for Jesus Christ and she said, "Did you know that Jesus Christ was a fictional character?"
I was in total shock...speechless. Then she said, "You might hear different but I'm just telling you what history says."
I was like "WOW. I can't believe you think that. history and all religions say that Jesus Christ DID exist. The Question wouldn't be 'Did he exist or not'. It would be 'was he really God'. The answer is yes. its sad people that people don't believe in him." Which is why we are called to go witness to then. This is the first time i really realized that there are people like this in the world. next time I'll be prepared for a situation like this.Who ever reads this, please pray for this young girl.
im getting dusty!!!!!!!!!!!
hey people if there is anything i could pray for that u need help with find me at church and let me know. i am 5 feet 5 inches blonde 8th grade brown eyes. i love god!!!!!! my name is laurel (loral)
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