Empowering Youth and Embracing Emotional Intelligence in Faith

Devotional

Day 1: Young People are the Church's Present

Young people are not just the future of the church, but they are the present. They should be trusted and allowed to take leadership positions, make mistakes, and learn from them within the safety of the church community. This approach ensures that they grow in their faith and contribute to the church's growth and development. [03:04]

1 Timothy 4:12 - "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."

Reflection: How can you encourage and support the young people in your church to take on leadership roles?

Day 2: Emotion Shouldn't Dictate Decisions

Emotions are a part of our human experience, but they should not dictate our decisions, especially when it comes to serving God. Understanding our emotional intelligence and how past experiences influence our decisions can help us make better choices that align with God's will. [02:25]

Proverbs 14:29 - "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

Reflection: Reflect on a recent decision you made based on emotion. How could you have approached it differently?

Day 3: God Uses Regular People

God often uses regular, everyday people to spread His word. This is a reminder that we are all equal at the foot of the cross, regardless of our worldly status. It also emphasizes the importance of relatability in sharing the gospel. [03:38]

1 Corinthians 1:27 - "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."

Reflection: How can you use your everyday experiences to share the gospel with others?

Day 4: Trust in God's Understanding

God, as the creator of our emotions, knows our hearts, desires, and minds. Trusting in His understanding can guide us in making decisions that align with His will. [02:42]

Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you need to trust God's understanding more?

Day 5: No Excuse Not to Share His Word

We all have the ability and responsibility to share God's word. Our common experiences and relatability can help us connect with others and invite them to church or introduce them to the gospel. [04:17]

Matthew 5:16 - "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Reflection: Who in your life could you invite to church or share the gospel with this week?

Sermon Summary

In this sermon, I emphasized the importance of recognizing young people as the present of the church, not just its future. By doing so, we acknowledge their current contributions and encourage them to take on leadership roles. I also discussed the role of emotions in decision-making, highlighting the need for emotional intelligence and the dangers of letting personal emotions dictate our actions, especially when serving God. Lastly, I underscored the significance of Christ using regular, sinful people to spread His word, emphasizing that everyone is equal at the cross and has the ability to witness for Him.

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1. "If we keep saying that the children are our future, they're never going to be in leadership position because the future is always ahead of us. If we consider them to be our present, that means we will be okay and we'll trust that we've trained them, we've taught them and we allowed them to have the skill sets to learn to make mistakes." - 00:35

2. "I would rather our young people make those mistakes with us here in church as opposed to going out into the world making those mistakes where it can end up being worse than it would be in the church." - 01:13

3. "When it comes time for us to be active for God, we can't use our personal emotion to make those decisions because there's a lot of things that God has asked us to do that's not going to make sense." - 02:25

4. "He gave us the idea that all of us are equal and level at the cross and so if all of us are equal in love at the cross then a regular person has the ability to share and witness for him." - 03:38

5. "Regular people tend to have a better connection relationship wise when they're discussing things. If you're not found one common denominator and we can share in that, the relationship gets better." - 04:17

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