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nature snowflakesJust as no two snowflakes are alike and no two sets of fingerprints are alike, no two connections between God a human being are alike.

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Main idea: Many kids are able to experience God in the beauty of nature. They care strongly for the environment around them.

Mediation: “Ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?” Job 12:7-9

Let’s talk: How does nature connect you with who God is?

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When children feel disappointed and upset, we listen and comfort. If the child also believes in God, how can we bring God into the situation? Their attitude might become more hopeful and calm as they trust that God’s unfailing love is one thing they can always count on no matter how upsetting the circumstances.

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Main idea: When you feel upset, use your faith to keep trusting that God loves you and watches over you and all that concerns you.

Meditation: We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield…May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.  Psalm 33:20-22

Let’s talk: Tell about a time this past week when you clearly told God what was upsetting you. How did you experience God’s love for you afterwards?

 

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God in everyday lifeA way to develop a child’s spiritual life and faith is found in opening yourself up to their world, in asking them questions, sharing your views, and listening to theirs. You may discover that spiritual topics are of more importance to children and teens than many of us realize. try out the question below. A four-year-old will be able to answer but so will a teen or adult.

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Main idea: God knows all the facts about any subject you can imagine.

Meditation: “God is greater than [your] heart, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:20

Let’s talk: What do you wish you could ask God?