Going mental for the lentil!
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other.” Rom 12:10
Last night I was absolutely inspired and thrilled by being invited to ABLAZE (the youth group at Bethel Community Church). During the past year they had been discussing the major issues that their generation faces with a heartfelt longing to honour God in all they do. Obviously relationships featured strongly in this and eventually they aske
d their youth leaders if they could do ‘The Silver Ring Thing’. This is where they make a public declaration to stand against the flow of society and honour God [and themselves] by abstaining from sex until marriage.
In the service they each stood up and explained to the gathering of friends and family why they wanted to do this. As each one of them spoke up it was clear that their delight was in God; He was their pleasure! They were refusing to accept the values of this world not just for the sake of it but to honour God. Last night they were making a stand in their personal lives to honour God and defend their generation. To shine with a God fuelled alternative.
Pastor Andrew stood to speak and reminded us of one of David’s Might Men, Shammah (2Sam 23:11-12) who decided to stand his ground and defend what was his. God won a mighty victory on that day, and God will do the same in the lives of each one of these young people.
As we listened to each one in turn, and prayed for them, it was clear that ABLAZE was not just a catchy youth group name, it defined and described this group of young people; they were ablaze for God and intended to shine in their generation!
I just want to honour them.
They are an inspirational group. Each one of them has a different personality and different qualities, but they are all responding to God with all of their heart!
Last night I was absolutely inspired and thrilled by being invited to ABLAZE (the youth group at Bethel Community Church). During the past year they had been discussing the major issues that their generation faces with a heartfelt longing to honour God in all they do. Obviously relationships featured strongly in this and eventually they aske
d their youth leaders if they could do ‘The Silver Ring Thing’. This is where they make a public declaration to stand against the flow of society and honour God [and themselves] by abstaining from sex until marriage.In the service they each stood up and explained to the gathering of friends and family why they wanted to do this. As each one of them spoke up it was clear that their delight was in God; He was their pleasure! They were refusing to accept the values of this world not just for the sake of it but to honour God. Last night they were making a stand in their personal lives to honour God and defend their generation. To shine with a God fuelled alternative.
Pastor Andrew stood to speak and reminded us of one of David’s Might Men, Shammah (2Sam 23:11-12) who decided to stand his ground and defend what was his. God won a mighty victory on that day, and God will do the same in the lives of each one of these young people.
As we listened to each one in turn, and prayed for them, it was clear that ABLAZE was not just a catchy youth group name, it defined and described this group of young people; they were ablaze for God and intended to shine in their generation!
I just want to honour them.
They are an inspirational group. Each one of them has a different personality and different qualities, but they are all responding to God with all of their heart!
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