We had a good youth service last night. Students worshipped a little more and the time of prayer was, I believe, powerful. We’re believing God to move in those situations that we prayed for. Remember, your prayers move the hand of God. Continue to remember these in prayer:
- 13-year old, Connor – diagnosed with cancer and given three months to live. “Jesus, heal Connor and we thank You for doing it. Bring a revival through this miracle and may You get all the praise and glory. Lord, baffle the doctors and family with healing. Amen.”
- Bonnie – an aunt of Amber, a student in the youth ministry, who overdosed. “Lord, heal Bonnie and turn her life around. Thank You for Your love and forgiveness. Please bring healing to this woman and peace into her heart. Amen.”
- Lucas – newborn infant who is having lung trouble. “Father, thank you for little Lucas’ life – You are the author of his life. Heal his little lungs and make his body whole. Bring peace to the family. Thank you. Amen.”
RECAP FROM LAST NIGHT:
“The Power of A Changed Life” – The Result of A Changed Life
Romans 12:6-11
“6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.”
The Idea: To really live a changed life, you must do something with your life.
The Challenge: Use your talents, abilities, gifts, passions, personality – the package that God has given you – to do something amazing for God.
The Road to A Changed Life:
RESPOND to Jesus
Follow Me…Know Me/My Ways…Sacrifice…Love Others…Tell Others About Me
How are you doing on your response to Jesus in these areas? Jesus is saying all of these things and your response is either “yes” or “no”, so have you responded positively to Him?
SERVE Jesus
”And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” (Matthew 10:42)
When you serve other people, you serve Jesus! You are never more like Jesus than when you are serving other people. There is no one way to do this, just do it! Start serving others today – when you do, you serve Jesus.
POINT OUT Jesus
You point to Jesus through your SERVICE, LIFE, and WORDS. People aren’t scared of Jesus – they may be scared of church, you, or Christians – but not of Jesus. Point them to Him.
A changed life is an ACTIVE life. And when it is active it is POWERFUL. God wants you to be changed and live a powerful life. Do you want a changed life?
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