The Flip Side Lesson 1
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| Time: 5–10 minutes Supplies Ping-pong balls A sturdy tree (or another large, immovable object) Let’s Begin Scatter the ping-pong balls across the ground and invite each child to pick one up. “Have you ever felt like life was coming at you from every direction?” Allow children to respond. “Sometimes it feels like our thoughts, other people’s opinions, temptations, and distractions are flying at us all at once.” Allow the children to safely throw their ping-pong balls in any direction, then quickly run to pick up any new ping-pong ball before continuing. Walk together to the tree. “This tree is going to represent God. Unlike everything else that’s constantly changing, God never changes. His love is steady and nothing can shake Him.” Invite everyone to throw their ping-pong ball at the tree. “Did the tree move?“ Allow children to respond. “Not even a little. God is like that. The world changes. Our feelings change. Everything around us can seem like it’s bouncing in different directions, but God never changes. He remains steadfast.” Invite everyone to gently lean against the tree. “When life feels confusing or you’re trying to decide what the right choice is, you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. You can lean on God.” Ask What are some ways we can lean on God? When is it hardest to trust Him? Why do you think God never changes? Encourage responses such as: talking to God in prayer, reading His Word, asking a parent or trusted adult for help, and remembering what God says is true. Wrap Up “When life feels confusing, God never changes. You can trust Him and His way is always the best way.” |
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3
