Only One Life

We love the kids in our youth group so much we decided to have an extra night of ministry with some of them (in addition to Sunday School, Sunday nights, and Youth Group on Wednesday nights, plus other events/trips). And because they love the Word of God so much, they (the seniors in high school and up) are choosing to come to our house once a week for a study through John Piper’s book, Don’t Waste Your Life. Whether you’re 15, 30, or 85, this book will resonate with you and challenge you to live the remainder of your life for Christ’s glory and not your own.

The thing that stood out the most from tonight’s study (aside from the iced caramel macchiatos and homemade cinnamon rolls, cookies, and peppermint bark…ahem…) was the concept that only the things we do for Christ matter eternally.

Think about it. The ONLY things that have eternal significance are the things we do for Christ!

Piper shared part of a poem that was influential in his growing-up years:

Only one life, ’twill soon be past;
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

I made a printable for the girls in our group (I might also make a more masculine one for the guys), and I wanted to share it with you too!