Last week, we have a time to reflect upon why we go to a youth group. Here are the responses.
"I would want to join a youth group event to meet new people, participate in fun activities, get out of the house, socialize, eat food, learn new things, have fun, relax, escape homework, and to grow spiritually."
"Meet new people, have fun, waste time, play sports, get away from reality, good food, to be with friends"
"Free food, girls and guys, loneliness, curiosity for religion"
"People are lonely so they want to find friends. People are curious about religion because they are feeling dullness in life"
"Girls and guys and youth group is a place to explore feelings in a healthy way."
"Matthew 6:27, do not worry about tomorrow, Luke 9:3 take no tunic, food, sandal with you. Youth group is a place where they feel safe, they can process their feelings of joy and struggles."
Crossroad is a place where we experience the love of God. The love of God is experienced through genuine friendship. The love of God is experienced through being used by God in the midst of our powerlessness. The love of God is experienced through discovering the real meaning of freedom.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Understanding of my emotions
God says: "The truth will set you free". I read an article which highlights the lies that Satan uses to make us look down at ourselves. Here is a list of "irrational thinking" and the truth that battles the lies of Satan.
1. A person should be praised by people (parents, teachers, friends, co-workers, customers, etc) around them.
Jesus was despised and rejected by men, his mission was to do the will of God.
2. A person's worth is determined by his/her abilities, appearance, and success.
Jesus had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him.
3. Evil and wicked people should be punished in this lifetime.
There is a judgement for all people in eternity.
4. Suffering means that our hopes and dreams are not fulfilled.
It is God's will for us to suffer for His glory.
5. The lack of happiness in a person is solely caused by other people.
A person is responsible for his or her own emotions.
6. Avoiding responsibilities is easier than facing them.
After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied.
7. Every person should have someone to cling on to as a saviour.
God is our only saviour.
8. Every problem has only one perfect and correct solution. If one cannot find it, disaster is inevitable.
God will make a way when there seems to be no way.
1. A person should be praised by people (parents, teachers, friends, co-workers, customers, etc) around them.
Jesus was despised and rejected by men, his mission was to do the will of God.
2. A person's worth is determined by his/her abilities, appearance, and success.
Jesus had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him.
3. Evil and wicked people should be punished in this lifetime.
There is a judgement for all people in eternity.
4. Suffering means that our hopes and dreams are not fulfilled.
It is God's will for us to suffer for His glory.
5. The lack of happiness in a person is solely caused by other people.
A person is responsible for his or her own emotions.
6. Avoiding responsibilities is easier than facing them.
After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied.
7. Every person should have someone to cling on to as a saviour.
God is our only saviour.
8. Every problem has only one perfect and correct solution. If one cannot find it, disaster is inevitable.
God will make a way when there seems to be no way.
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