This devotional on New shoes and Change could be easily adapted as an object lesson or children's sermon.

1. Youth Devotional - New
Shoes
This devotional on New shoes and
Change could be easily adapted as an
object lesson or children's sermon.
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2. I recently bought a new pair of sports sandals. Actually I really
needed a new pair quite some time ago but was perfectly content
with the old ones. They served me well. We've been to a lot of
places together. In work and play, we have been constant
companions. We've been to relaxing tropical beaches and on
rigorous hikes. We've also gone through a lot of trials and stress
together. Imagine supporting a 100kg American on your back for
just a few minutes! They've been carrying me almost every day for
the last couple of years.
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3. Forget the fact that the straps are frazzled, the bottoms
are worn smooth, and one sniff by the city sanitation
department would leave you with a citation for air
pollution.
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4. A pair of shoes becomes something of an old friend. Over
time they have personally adapted themselves to my
uniqueness. They are worn in all the right places. Wearing
them is like a soothing massage rather than necessary
equipment for my journeys. Unfortunately, the sole of my
sandals became completely detached and there was nothing I
could do to repair them.
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5. So now I am wearing a new pair of shoes. I contemplated
getting some brand-named Air Jordans. Of course everyone
knows if you wear the same basketball shoes as Michael
Jordan you will jump just like him. But I went back with the
same brand I had before… just a newer, improved model.
Even change has its limits sometimes!
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6. Even though I psyched myself up for the new shoes, I wasn't
surprised when they were awkward on my feet and abrasive to
my ankles. They have worn blisters on my feet on more than one
occasion. They will be uncomfortable for some time, but as my
old shoes are forever gone, I couldn't go back to my old
comfortable ones.
In spite of the awkwardness and abrasiveness, I have to press on.
The change, though it has its painful moments, is a necessary step
in my journey.
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7. No one would consider a change of shoes to be among the most
significant events in life. But basic principles seem to be surprisingly
similar in any area of change, including those changes that need to
occur regularly in our lives and churches. Change rarely, if ever, comes
easily or automatically. Often change only occurs when we find
ourselves in a situation where we are not given a choice. Its either
change or be forever stopped in your tracks. Changes initially tend to
be awkward, even abrasive. It always takes a little time to settle into
any change.
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8. Several months later, guess what? The new shoes
will become increasingly comfortable. And in
time change will again be needed. Then the
process begins anew.
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9. Maybe its time for you to make that change in life you have
been resisting! Things might be a little awkward or even
abrasive for a while, but its a necessary step for you to move
forward in the journey God has prepared for you!
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Need an evangelistic Youth Camp/ Bible
Study Series with an Olympic Theme?
What is salvation all about? What does it
mean to be saved? This sports themed
Bible Study / Camp Curriculum uses the
Olympic Flag to introduce the concepts of
sin (black circle), forgiveness (red circle),
purity (white background), spiritual growth
(green circle), heaven (Yellow Circle) and
(Baptism) blue circle.
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Go for the Gold
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Need a Youth Camp/ Bible Study Series
on ”Running the Christian Race”?
The race as a metaphor for the Christian
life is used in several places in the Bible.
This series is a great follow up for new
Christians or to re-emphasize the basics of
our spiritual Journey in the Faith. This
Bible Study / Camp Curriculum has a
sports theme and is great for athletes as
well as a tie in to the youth Olympic
Games.
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Destined to Win
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