We met in the Youth Room Sunday morning to talk about the past week's challenge and introduce our new lesson.
We talked about "Blessed are the meek"
It was an interesting discussion that ended in us defining what Meek means.
We were interested to find that our definition of Meek was not weak. We decided that a person could be a strong leader but still be meek. (Like Jesus!)
With that information, we began to pick our challenges with our families. The general challenge this week: Be Meek! God help us follow this challenge!
1. Grin and bear it, whatever that means.
Everyone may deserve to be yelled at a little-especially when they are YELLING AT YOU! But this week, when you want to raise your voice, work to be gentle and soft spoken instead.
2. Serving the snot-nosed
Okay, admit it. You were a pain in the neck to all your grade school teachers. But some of those teachers still stand out in your memory as being outstanding. Write a letter to one, thanking him or her for being significant in your life.
3. While you were sleeping.
Most churches have a maintenance person or crew who works odd hours to keep the place in shape for you and the people that use the building. Theirs is an important and often overlooked ministry. Make some cookies this week, bring a snack, write a card, do something to show appreciation for what they do when no one else is looking.
4. Mow and Go Wait until they are gone, then now your neighbor's yard. Don't let them know it was you.
5. Dodgeball
Choose the least likely players first for your dodgeball or kickball team in gym this month. Allow modesty and a gentle spirit to help you reach out to those who often get overlooked.
6. Social network pick me up
using your social network of choice, publicly praise someone else at least once a day. Better yet, praise someone toward whom you feel competative or jealous.
7. Toot your horn!
What is your gift or talent? Whatever it is, offer your talents to help someone else- with no strings attached.
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