40 Days of Prayer – Youth Devotional Day 29

WEEK 5 

REAWAKENING TO THE  MISSION OF CHRIST 

This week, we will look at some of the things Jesus has  called us to do as we live on mission with Him in this world.  He defines and assigns the mission we are to carry out. May  we carry it out in obedience and dependence!

BEING SALT AND LIGHT MATTHEW 5:13–16  The Scriptures tell us that we are the salt of the earth, but what does that mean? 

Salt is an enhancer that makes flavors better by suppressing bitter compounds. So many  things cause bitterness—unfilled expectations, unforgiveness, unkindness, etc. As salt,  we fight against this flavor, and as we do, we reveal sweetness. This is how salt is salty—  it suppresses the bitter and magnifies the sweet. Can you think of any areas in your life that  might need a little saltiness?  

As we get older and life seems to get more complicated, there are many things that can make  us feel weary. Yet, we have a place to find rest. As we rest in the Lord, our hope is found.  Psalm 62:5 says: “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” 

Does your hope come from God? What do you hope for? Who do you hope for? God not only  calls us to find our hope in Him, He calls us to hope and be hope for others.  

It is because we have this hope that we are a light in the world. In our relationships with  other people, we shine the way for them to find their path toward God. With our words and  our actions, we can help guide others so that they do not fall or become lost. A light helps  people see. 

PRAYER POINTS: 

1. Ask God to reveal to you ways that you can better become like salt,  inviting Him into your life to truly magnify Himself over you. 

2. Pray that the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to the ways you need to  rely on Him more than you rely on yourself. 

3. Pray that the Lord will guide you to better guide others in a life of  His presence and His glory.  

»by Angie Valli