Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will let Jesus write my story.
Faith Verse
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Question of the Day: Why is it sometimes hard for us to trust God when our life goes a different direction?
Read about It
Read: Romans 8:27–30
Have you ever seen a little kid with a jack-in-the-box toy? A jack-in-the-box is a square toy with a small handle that turns. As you turn the handle, the box plays a song. At different times, the box will pop open and a toy will jump out. One kid may turn the handle with excitement, enjoying the fun and waiting to be surprised. But another kid may turn the handle nervously, not sure what will happen when the toy jumps out. It’s the same toy for both kids. The only difference is the attitude of the kid when they turn the handle and have something unexpected happen. Will they jump with excitement and laugh, or will they be scared and cry?
Sometimes there are unexpected twists and turns in our life. It’s easy to not want those things simply because we don’t know how it will turn out. It can be like waiting for the jack-in-the-box to pop out. But, if we know that God is good and that He wants what is best for us, then we can trust Him in every situation: good or bad, expected or unexpected. Even when we don’t know every path God will choose, we know He’s leading us to the good goal of becoming more like Jesus.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Who is the One who causes everything to work together for our good? Answer 1. God (Romans 8:28)
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| Question 2. How can life feel like a jack-in-the-box sometimes?
Answer 2. Answers may vary.
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| Question 3. How do you feel when unexpected things happen?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. Who has God chosen for us to become like?
Answer 4. The Son, Jesus (Romans 8:29)
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| Question 5. Why is it sometimes hard for us to trust God when our life takes a different direction?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, whatever path You have for my life, I want it. I know that You are working for my good because I love You and have been called by You. I trust Jesus to write the story of my life. Amen.