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Hope in the Desert

Hope in the Desert. “ Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. ”

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Hope in the Desert

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  1. Hope in the Desert

  2. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12: 1-2

  3. Bag It For Lent Teens – We are asking every teen at Holy Trinity to go through their clothes this coming Lent. Fill a bag of YOUR clothes, bring it to the Youth Room on Sunday (or Saturday Night) and the clothes will be donated to the House of Mercy. Or bring bags of beans. Ask Mom and Dad first .

  4. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordanand was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,to be tempted by the devil.Luke 4: 1

  5. Monastery of Temptation Holy Land

  6. The Purpose of Lent SIN The Gospel “Repent and Return to the Gospel” Metanoia – “To Turn Around” Repentance

  7. The Three TemptationsSmall Groups – Read Luke 4: 1-13 together • What do these three temptations represent? • How are these temptations relevant to our lives? • Why is Jesus ‘going out into the desert’ an appropriate place to meet His Father? How can you create a desert in your life to meet God? What would you experience in an actual desert? • Other interesting elements to this story?

  8. Meaning of the 3 Temptations • to satisfy His hunger (sensuality)  We are often tempted by our bodies (grumpy when we miss a meal, don’t get our favorite popsicle, etc.) • to neglect the first and foremost commandment for the sake of power (idolatry – worshipping what is not God for the sake power)  We will be tempted in life to think ‘it is all about me and my power’ or to neglect worship of God for worship of ourselves. • to show that God would favor Him (pride & vanity)    We sometimes will want to test God in life and/or will suffer from the sin of vanity and pride.

  9. PrayerWhat are some prayer ideas you can commit to this Lent? • Adoration • Morning offering • Examination of conscience at the end of the day • Hail Mary in time of need or struggle • Extra Mass each week • Stations of the Cross • Come to Youth Group! 

  10. Silence – Shhhhhh! You will never hear the voice of God if you constantly fill your ears and eyes with audio and visual stimulation.

  11. Prayer -- Practical Suggestions • Turn off Iphones, Ipods, Ithingys, Crackberries, etc. just for a time. It will be o.k. You will survive. • Turn off radio on way to school. • Turn away from relationships that weaken your faith and lead you away from prayer. • Prayer does not have to be in church. • Bulletin: YOU CAN PRAY ANYWHERE! 

  12. Prayer“Give Me Your Eyes”Brandon Heath Give me your eyes for just one second Give me your eyes so I can see Everything that I keep missing Give me your love for humanity Give me your arms for the broken hearted The ones that are far beyond my reach Give me a heart for the ones forgotten Give me your eyes so I can see

  13. Common Side of Effects of Prayer • Impacts the world and other’s lives • Makes us more loving and less selfish • Opens our heart to give and receive • Most importantly, connects us with our Creator, Father and Savior.

  14. Fasting • What is the purpose of fasting? • Fasting helps us see how weak we are and how much we need God. • Helps us to be less attached to stuff -- Consumerism can consume us. • Develops greater self-control – focuses mind. • We should focus on $$ saved through fasting – use this $$ for some noble cause or to help someone.

  15. Fasting – Practical Suggestions • Get junk out of your life – your body has a dignity and deserves your respect. • Obviously anything that would harm your body – drug or alcohol abuse – should be done away with. • Fasting recreates our heart and helps us to get rid of bad behaviors and habits. • Challenge: Get serious about this.

  16. Almsgiving – What is it? • Freeing yourself from the attachment to $$. • Helping someone in need. • Giving $, material possessions and time. • “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be.” -- Jesus

  17. “Make money your god and it will plague you like the devil.” -- Henry Fielding “Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” -- Benjamin Franklin “Don't tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I'll tell you what they are.” -- James W. Frick

  18. “Jesus Emptied Himself…” Philippians 1 SIN And Selfishness The Gospel SelfLESSness Metanoia – “To Turn Around” Repentance

  19. Cheating Lying Stealing Pornography/Misuse of Technology Sexual Immorality Idolatry Pride/Selfishness Self-reliance Substance abuse The Gospel “Repent and Turn to the Gospel” Metanoia” Repentance

  20. Off to the Desert Prayer – Meet God Fasting – Empty Yourself of what stands in the way of you and God Almsgiving – Get out of yourself for the sake of others in need

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