We began the lesson with a fruit tasting activity. One girl from each small group was blindfolded and asked to identify 7 different fruit samples. These girls had to discern what fruit they were tasting. It was a fun and silly activity to illustrate what discernment is.
The three main ways we can use discernment in our lives is:
1. Knowing truth so we can discern false teaching.
2. Discerning between influences which honor the Lord and those that dishonor.
3. Handling people with discernment, knowing how to best show love rather than a critical attitude.
We must know the truth in order to discern what is not honoring to the Lord. Because of this, I challenged the girls to establish a discipline of Scripture in their lives by reading their Bibles everyday until our next Bright Lights meeting. I'm looking forward to seeing who sticks with the challenge.
After the lesson, the girls divided up into small groups for discussion, prayer and accountability. We ended, as always, with tea and dessert.
It was such a joy to see everyone again! I'm looking forward to our next meeting on October 11th. Until then, pursue holiness & shine BRIGHT!
As always, we had a BLAST! It is such a blessig to have this "support group" where we all are learning how to glorify God and bcome more like Christ :).
ReplyDeleteBTW, LOVELY picture there girls, lol!!!