Swaheet Waheek One!!

Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed”

 

As small group leaders, you all have such a unique privilege to touch the lives of high school students (and maybe even some middle school students). When I was searching through Proverbs thinking about YC this verse stood out to me.  I desire (as I am sure all of you do) to see God work in the lives of every student that attends YC. But, how are we supposed to see God working if we are acting out of selfish ambition? (this is a trap I so easily fall into)  I am a bit of a perfectionist, so often I take full control rather than watch my efforts “fail”. That is when this verse reminds me that it’s not about me. If we remember to commit everything to the LORD while in preparation for YC, at YC, and even the weeks that follow YC, our plans will succeed. This does not apply to plans that are selfish or out of God’s will. However, when we are whole-heartedly pursuing God, and truthfully committing to Him, our desires will line up with His. Commit your actions and plans to the LORD during this preparation process and wait expecting to see God work in powerful ways in your small group.

 

Beginning to dig into YC ’09.

            NOISE. This five-letter word brings so much to mind: memories, experiences, songs, silence, emotions, and the list goes on… but how can it teach us about our God? There are many different takes and angles, as well as many verses pertaining to noise. This week spend time mulling this word over and over (I guarantee God will show you a new aspect every time). Spend time in silence, spend time in noise and journal your thoughts. Ask God to reveal Himself to you. Take this week to acclimate yourself to “NOISE.”

 

            Start this leadership process by gaining focus. Focus on your intensions (what are you committed to?), as well as on the theme. Seek the LORD and He will reveal truth to you, for He is truth. I am so excited to see what God has in store for small groups during YC’09!

 

So this week…

1.     Spend time contemplating Proverbs 16:3. (I highly recommend writing down your thoughts. This way you can revisit them later and continue the learning process.)

a.     How does this verse relate to YC and small groups?

b.     What does it look like to commit to the LORD?

c.      What are you committing to the LORD?

2.     Ask God to reveal the meanings behind “NOISE”.

a.     What does this theme encompass?

b.     How do they relate to YC? to you? to your co-leader?  to high school students? to your small group?  

TRUST JESUS