Dear Parents,
We began a new series on Sunday morning on HABITS that can help students (and adults) grow spiritually: Hang Out With God, Accountable Friendships, Bible Memorization, Involvement in the Church, Tithing, and Studying the Scripture. We’ll explore the HABITS by spending time looking at the life of Moses.
This week, we used Exodus 33 as the key passage, a terrific picture of God’s love for us-even if we’re not so sure about our relationship with God. Moses was struggling with what God’s plan was going to require of him, but God reaffirmed a deep love for Moses. This is a terrific reminder that God is not intimidated or frustrated by our doubts. Instead, God remains faithful to us while helping us gain a true picture of who He is.
When talking with your child this week, I’d encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences on developing good habits in life-particularly spiritual habit and don’t be afraid to discuss the challenges of overcoming bad habits. Encourage your teenager to develop good spiritual habits, as these will truly make a difference for eternity.
If you’re looking for some questions to launch the conversation, consider these:
- We don’t grow spiritually without God’s help, but God also doesn’t work in our lives if we aren’t willing to grow. What percentage of the responsibility for spiritual growth is yours? What percentage is God’s?
- What are some of the differences between having an open, honest relationship with God and an open, honest relationship with other people? What are some similarities?
- Why was Moses so hungry to experience God in a deeper way?
Thanks for your continued prayers for the Student Ministry @ KCF. Have a great week!