James 1:5
What should you do when you lack wisdom?
Ask God
Who should we commit our work to?
The lord.
Who should we ultimately work for?
The Lord.
“God, I don't know what decision to make.”
James 1:5
Your friends are arguing in a group chat, and they want you to join in. What should you do?
Ask God for wisdom and choose a peaceful response.
Who should we ask when we need wisdom?
God.
What does Proverbs 16:3 say will happen to our plans when we commit our work to the Lord?
They will be established or worked on
How should we do whatever we do?
With all our heart.
“God, I'm giving this goal and my plans to You.”
Proverbs 16:3
You have a goal you really want to accomplish, but you're not sure if it's what God wants for you. What should you do?
Pray, seek God's direction, and commit your plans to Him
How does God give wisdom?
through prayer
What does it mean to commit something to God?
Give it to Him and trust Him with it.
Does Colossians 3:23 only apply to church activities?
No! It applies to whatever we do.
“I'm going to give this assignment my best effort.”
Colossians 3:23
Nobody is checking your work on a group project. What should you do?
Still give your best effort because you're ultimately working for the Lord
What is wisdom useful for?
Its used for making good and god-honoring decisions.
Name one thing a young person can commit to God.
School, friendships, goals, sports, family, future, etc.
You're doing a school assignment that you don't like. How could you apply Colossians 3:23?
Give it your best effort instead of doing the bare minimum.
“I'm nervous about my future, so I'm going to pray and trust God.”
James 1:5 + Proverbs 16:3
Someone gets an opportunity you really wanted. Instead of becoming jealous, what could you do?
Ask God for wisdom, trust His plan, and continue doing your best
You don't know what choice to make about a difficult situation. What does James 1:5 tell you to do?
Ask god for wisdom.
Why is it important to include God in our plans?
Because we want our plans and actions to line up with His will.
What does “work at it with all your heart” look like for a teenager?
Being responsible, putting in effort, having a good attitude, and doing your best even when nobody is watching.
“I'm going to seek God, commit my plans to Him, and give my best effort.”
All three!
You prayed about something, made your plans, worked hard, but things didn't turn out how you expected. What should you do next?
Keep trusting God, seek His wisdom, and continue giving your best.