The purpose of small groups is to give youth an opportunity to immediately discuss and apply the lesson. On a deeper level, the ultimate goal is for each heart and mind to be transformed.
Take Home: Avoid just modifying behavior, aim for the heart.
Action Step1: Each day this week, pray for God to work in you to make you a Spirit-filled follower of Jesus. Ask Him to work in your heart first before you begin to challenge your students to make personal application in their lives.
Action Step 2: Take the time right now to pray for each student in your group by name. Ask God to transform their hearts and minds this year. Ask God to use them to advance His Kingdom for the entirety of their lives. Ask God for wisdom in addressing specific issues in their lives, remembering that the goal is heart change, not just behavior modification.
Recommended Reading from 99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders: Finishing Well pp143
