Being “still” isn’t just the absence of movement; it’s an intention to tune into all God is doing and seeking to turn off the distractions of our world. What would the world look like if we all chose to “Be Still” more often? What noises keep us from listening to our hearts/spirits? When we can finally “Be Still,” we may find ourselves inspired into action and discipleship. These questions are what guide this series. For the next 4 weeks, you will explore what it means to “Be Still” and how it may transform you and the world around you.
Details:
$40.00
Practice stillness and silence to connect with God. Using Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God,” your group will have a five-minute silent meditation to reflect on the words and God’s presence. The reflection is focused on the challenges and insights of being quiet in a noisy, fast-paced world. Then, participants will dive into 1 Kings 19 to see how God often speaks in the quiet, not the chaos. Students will brainstorm ways to practice stillness in their daily lives and choose one or two to commit to. They are encouraged to find ways to be still so that they may recognize God in the fast-paced, noisy world we live in.
Scripture – 1 Kings 19:4-14
Reflect on what it means to be a good neighbor by reading about a young person who responded to a natural disaster by being the best neighbor he felt he could be. Your group will then launch into reflection, being challenged by Jesus’ call to be identified by our ability to love others as he loves us. However, loving your neighbors is hard if you don’t know who they are. So, students will wrap up their time creating a “Neighbor Map” showing those they are called to love intentionally.
Scripture – John 13:31-35
Students will consider the pressures they experience in all aspects of life and pit them against the freedom that God grants them to simply be who they are. They will explore how pressure shows up in family, social media, and internal expectations, finding freedom from expectation and pressures because of who God says they are (beloved). In Psalm 139, students are reminded that God knows them deeply and loves them without condition or performance. In the stillness of God’s presence, they are invited to let go of pressure and rest in their identity as God’s beloved.
Scripture – Psalm 139:1-18
Your group will reflect on what it means to live out Jesus’ example as he washed his disciples’ feet. They will start by washing each other’s feet and reflecting on what it means to live humbly amongst others, focusing more on taking the posture of humility as they seek to love their neighbors. At the end of the lesson, youth are allowed to reflect on what areas of their life they need to practice humility more often.
Scripture – John 13:1-17
Holy Disruptions series are designed to delve into the unique experiences of today’s youth, spark deep theological reflection, and foster transformative discussions. Our three-part methodology empowers students to align with God’s vision and desires for the world.
Facilitate a disorienting experience – where students are most receptive to growth.
Invite students to investigate their reaction to the disorienting moment.
Ask students to explore what God says about it.
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