How does it feel to be left out?
How has Jesus changed your life?
How does he want us to treat others who feel left out?
I thought this weeks Faith Talk questions, would really hit home with a lot of kids today.
I’m sure we can all remember a time in our lives when we weren’t picked 1st (or even 10th) when our friends were choosing teams for a game. Or the really popular kid in school was having a party and we were not invited, and again, when your “best friend” befriends another, and you feel like a third wheel.
We might have feelings of anger, sadness, envy or even spite. We just need to recognize those feelings for what they are, and learn how to deal with them, and think about what is really important in our lives.
As I’ve gotten older, and have children of my own, the thought of being left out, when there are so many other more important events going on in my life, is very trivial to me now. (Although I remember at the time it seemed like the most important thing in the world!) I do my best to remember that, when my children come home with their problems, (and pray that I give them the right advice). When we put our faith in God, I know that with his help, prayer, and keeping the communication lines open I will be doing the best I can.
We have to try to think about what we do and say in a moment of anger or sadness. Say a quick prayer that God will let those feelings of not belonging pass quickly.
How has Jesus changed your life?
How does he want us to treat others who feel left out?
I thought this weeks Faith Talk questions, would really hit home with a lot of kids today.
I’m sure we can all remember a time in our lives when we weren’t picked 1st (or even 10th) when our friends were choosing teams for a game. Or the really popular kid in school was having a party and we were not invited, and again, when your “best friend” befriends another, and you feel like a third wheel.
We might have feelings of anger, sadness, envy or even spite. We just need to recognize those feelings for what they are, and learn how to deal with them, and think about what is really important in our lives.
As I’ve gotten older, and have children of my own, the thought of being left out, when there are so many other more important events going on in my life, is very trivial to me now. (Although I remember at the time it seemed like the most important thing in the world!) I do my best to remember that, when my children come home with their problems, (and pray that I give them the right advice). When we put our faith in God, I know that with his help, prayer, and keeping the communication lines open I will be doing the best I can.
We have to try to think about what we do and say in a moment of anger or sadness. Say a quick prayer that God will let those feelings of not belonging pass quickly.
1 comment:
Thank you for this Laura! It is amazing how a 15 second prayer can change a moment of anger, loneliness or embarassment. No matter if we're picked first, 10th or never in this world, we can take peace in knowing God has already chosen us for his.
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