Lesson: Don't Miss the Presence!

Don't Miss the Presence--Where is your attention at?

Open up with easy distractions that teens face.

• Work
• Play
• Even church members leave early to prepare for church celebrations after a service
• Popularity

With these distractions, we say that we had to leave church early or miss church for _______________________
What we are really saying, I left God's presence for _______________________

Are you going to be distracted from what Jesus Christ had for you? Where is your attention really at?
Luke 10:38-42 (Mary and Martha's home) verse 40 Martha was distracted by her preparations.

Verse 41-42
Jesus says that Marthat has many worries but only one thing is important and Mary has chosen it.

Option--Give examples.

Is preparation bad or should we not have fellowship? Yes, of course, we need fellowship and preparation. But when that hinders our relationship or takes the place of the presence with God, we are allowing God to be second place.

Are you missing out on Jesus?
Are you too busy for JC?
Does he have your attention?

Distractions
Coaches ---> Games
Youth Pastor ---> Programs
Martha ---> Preparation

Seek first The kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.

Without a relationship, you won't focus on Him.

Option for time Add story of Matthew 8:21-22 Cost of Following--He said I'll follow but let me do this first.
I will BUT.....
He missed the opportunity because he didn't have his attention on JC. Are you concerned with JC or the World? Where is your attention?

What good is it to gain the whole world but to forfeit the Kingdom of God?

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