Thirst! It's back!

Thirst discipleship groups began meeting again on Sunday, January 16th. We kicked things off meeting all together in the Upper Room with food and fellowship. Then Jennie spoke on "Devotion" and what that looks like in our lives as girls. Here's a quick review:

Devotion defined: profound dedication; earnest attachment to a cause or person.

What can devotion look like in our lives? We can be devoted to a myriad of things or people: schoolwork, ballet, basketball, our phone, Facebook, music, ourselves, soccer, a guy...really anything that we spend the majority of our time, thoughts, money, and speech on. An example of devotion from God's Word is seen in the difference between Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. In Thirst we discussed Mary's actions and compared them to Martha's. Then we looked at what is most important - Jesus's response. Jesus said in Luke 10:41, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only a few things are necessary, really only one for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

Girls, if you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, confused, distracted (like Martha) - put everything down. And focus just on ONE thing: spending time with Jesus. Pray, read His Word, listen to Him. He promises that time spent with Him is never wasted time. (Luke 10:42)

Remember: Mary still did her work (Nope, you can't tell mom and dad that you are not doing chores and homework anymore!). Mary made sure her choices gained her the all-important time she needed to take care of her devotion and commitment to God. It's a choice.

What will you choose to be devoted to?

~Jennie McKay

*Join us for "Thirst" this Sunday - Middle School at 4pm & High School at 5pm - on the 3rd floor.