Perspective Shift: Student EditionSample

Today’s verses perfectly outline the traits that make up the heart of a Dream Releaser—encouragement, love, affection, and mercy. These traits create a "Greenhouse Effect," and they create an environment where dreams can flourish. Just like a plant needs the right conditions to grow, people need unconditional love, compassion, and encouragement to see their dreams released. Jesus was the epitome of love and compassion. As His disciples, let’s be moved by compassion to help others! Compassion drives us to invest our time, money, and effort into the lives of those in need. So today, take the time to ask yourself, "What would Jesus do in this situation?" Remember, unending joy is found in the way of Jesus – let’s walk as He walked.

• Recite this week's memory verse: "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each person esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others" (Philippians 2:3-4, NKJV).
• What traits of a Dream Releaser do you already possess, and which do you need to develop?
• What specific actions can you take today to walk as Jesus walked?