Heads Up Parents June 10

"Heads Up Parents" is something we use to clue those in at home on what we've been studying this week in Connection and Shock. This is in order for learning and processing not to be a one time- one hour deal but a continual study that can take place daily.

Here's what we went through last night at Shock:
You can believe it or not but there is life beyond self!
Galatians 2:20 reads,
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”

Christ gave Himself up- for ME! Christ embodied selflessness and what it means to live life that is beyond your self. He took an others-minded approach at living and people were impacted in eternal ways.

Romans 6:6 tells us that our old selves have been done away with. They were crucified with Christ. Our old self was the self that was controlled and lead by sin. We have a major choice to make in this life- are we going to be full of ourselves or full of Christ?

If “full of Christ” was the answer than to be full of Christ means this- Galatians 5:24, “Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Those passions and desires that are focused just on you have been put to death. The things of God matter now- which put plainly is to seek and know Him first and to love your neighbor as yourself.

Some Scripture to look into:
Romans 6:6
Galatians 2:20
Galatians 4:17-32
Galatians 5:24

Something Crafty to do:
Create a noticeable sign to serve as a reminder that there is life beyond self.

Interaction with your student:
Read Ephesians 4:17-32 together and think on whether your family reflects this manner of walking.

Read Ephesians 4:28- Think of some ways as a family that you can be prepared to meet the needs of others. Make it a point to help someone in need this week.

In what ways is your family centered on self?