Objective
Participants will discuss their priorities and what they may need to let go of in order to achieve them.
Warm Up
Discuss:
- Share about some dreams that you had as a child.
- Share about some dreams that you have now.
- What are some things that are still the same?
- What are some things that have changed?
Transition
Over time, things change. Change can also occur in our dreams. We may totally change the focus of where we are headed or we may simply refine our focus. As we listen to “I Don’t Want It” by LOVECOLLIDE, think about the changes that the artists want to make.
The Video
Hand out the Student Guides. Play the video of “I Don’t Want It” by LOVECOLLIDE. Instruct the students to fill out the table on the Student Guide with what they hear in the video.
Transition
Discuss:
- What are some of the things the artist wanted to let go of?
- What does the artist want?
- What are some of the reasons why?
Bible Study
James 1:9-12
- What do believers who are poor do? Why?
- What does this passage say about riches and achievements?
- What are some big achievements that you could accomplish right now?
- What might that mean in five years? In ten years? In twenty years?
- What does God promise?
- What needs to be done?
- What are some tests and temptations you are currently facing?
1 Corinthians 9:23-27
- What is the author’s goal?
- What are some things that are mentioned about athletes?
- What does this currently look like in your own life?
- What might need to change so that you can focus better?
- What might you need to let go of?
- What might you need to focus on more?
- What might help you to become more disciplined?
Wrap Up
As we looked at these different passages, the things we have discussed, and the video, our dreams and focuses may change, but if we really want what God promises, some things we will have to let go of. Take some time to pray together about those things.