Back to School Kickoff 2024 Devotion (reworked for FCA

Introduction:

Back to school

Different emotions:

Excitement

Sad

Indifferent (Meh)

Different emotions, same reality

What do?

What does God want?

Main point: Pursue intentionality

Body:

Main point: Pursue intentionality

Have a willing spirit

Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Going beyond just doing something because you have to

Moving from obligation to duty

From “have to” to “get to”

Less complaining

What’s it gonna take?

Main point: Pursue intentionality

Have a willing spirit

Make it about God

Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Q. Why do you have to go back to school?

Parents, government, etc.

Ultimately ordained by God

From obligation to opportunity

Main point: Pursue intentionality

Have a willing spirit

Make it about God

Keep your eye on the prize

Colossians 3:23–24 (NLT)

23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.

One day, no more school

The prize = Heaven

Might as well put your all into it

E.G. getting tired at the end of a marathon, but pushing through it

Heaven = awesome

Look forward to it by living intentionally

Final Takeaways/Challenges

Lean into your faith like never before this school year

If haven’t accept Christ

If have, grow in your faith

Let’s make the most of it!

PRAY