Who Is Governing My Response? Scripture:“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”— Romans 8:6 Opening Prayer Holy Spirit, When something makes us anxious, angry, frustrated, or afraid, help us pause before we react. Teach us to recognize what is happening inside us. Give…
Category: Day’s Journey Youth
As a teen and most of my adult life I believed in the wrong god. I believed in a tyrant who sat on a throne waiting for me to mess up, and when life was difficult; which it was, I believed I deserved what I got. That was not the God I grew to know, and I want you to know how much He truly loves you.
Day’s Journey Youth
The Field of Rest Scripture:“The LORD is my shepherd… He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.”— Psalm 23:1–3 Opening Prayer Jesus, Some of us have learned to hurry even when no one is chasing us. Some of us expect something bad to happen even when everything is quiet. Teach us what Your…
Day’s Journey Youth: The Mustard Seed Prayer
Scripture:“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you.”— Matthew 17:20 Opening Prayer Jesus, Sometimes my faith feels small. Sometimes other people seem stronger, more confident, more spiritual, or more certain than I am. Keep me from comparing my faith with theirs. Teach me to bring You what…
Day’s Journey Youth: Let Life Speak Loudly
Opening Prayer Extra Hands Youth Discussion Guide LORD, King of Glory, We invite You into this room, into this conversation, and into every heart represented here. Open the ancient doors, and let the King of Glory enter. Who is this King of Glory? The LORD, strong and mighty.The LORD, mighty in battle. Father, we ask…
Extra Hands: A Meal that Serves Life and Hope
Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Scripture Anchor:“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”— Galatians 6:2 Damien did not want anyone to know how tired he was. At school, he kept his hoodie pulled low and his answers short. He laughed when others laughed. He shrugged when people asked…
Day’s Journey Youth: When the Game Stops
When the Game Stops, God Still Speaks Scripture for the Journey “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then…
Day’s Journey Youth: Elizabeth in the Hidden Place
A Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Elizabeth had found a place behind the old school auditorium where almost no one went. There was a narrow hallway near the storage rooms, dimly lit and quiet. Whenever the noise of school became too much, whenever someone misunderstood her, or whenever the weight of old memories became unbearable, she…
Day’s Journey Youth: Camden and Ethan Praying From Victory
Camden sat on the edge of the basketball court with his backpack beside him and his elbows resting on his knees. Most of the students called him Cam. He was tall and muscular, with dark hair cut close in a crew cut. His glasses slipped slightly down his nose as he stared at the ground….
Day’s Journey Youth: When Father’s Day Is Not Simple
Father’s Day was coming, and the school halls were full of reminders. Cards.Posters.Announcements.Students talking about barbecues, gifts, and weekend plans. Some were excited. But not everyone. Matthias sat at the lunch table with his friends, quietly turning his water bottle in his hands. His father had died almost five years ago. And even though Matthias…
Day’s Journey Youth: The Contract
Before You Sign the Agreement Matthias Learns to Read Carefully and Pray for Wisdom:Lord Jesus, teach us to slow down before we agree to anything. Give us wisdom, discernment, courage, and humility to choose what is right in Your sight. Amen. Matthias could hardly believe it. He had been picked for the team. Not just…