Day 13 TRUSTING GOD
During my “Character Building” Time with the children this morning, I was so encouraged…and wanted to share it with you today! I pray you will be as blessed as we were this morning.
When you trust someone, it means that you know that you can depend on that person. When you trust people, you are sure they will not harm you on purpose. It also means that you believe what they say and you believe that they will do what they feel is best for you. You have faith and confidence in people you trust. Children can trust their parents. The One we can trust more than anyone else is our Father in Heaven. We can trust God at all times and in all things. Are you trusting God? On this thirteenth day of the month you will see some of the ways and times you can trust Him.
WHEN YOU PRAY:
When we pray we can be thankful and know that we can depend on the Lord. And ask him to help us remember that He will ALWAYS do what is best for me…
Then we continue into the bible reading...
TRUSTING GOD’S LOVING CARE
Read Matthew 6:25-34
A. This is one of the many beautiful lessons that Jesus taught His followers. It is such a wonderful lesson for boys and girls to learn, as well as their dads and moms. You see, Jesus is teaching all of us that our Father in Heaven knows our needs. He knows we need food to keep us strong and trust Him to give these things to us. After all, doesn’t He give the birds and flowers what they need? What He wants if for you to not worry about what you are going to eat or wear, but to think most about pleasing and serving Him.
In verse 26, who has more value to God? (the birds/us)
B. Perhaps this is something you could to today: If it is nice weather, go outside and see how many birds you see. Observe what they do. What they eat, etc…find out what kind they are in a bird book or online…Where do they find their food? Do they ever buy it at the store? Do they cook it? Do you get your food at the store? Who gives food to you? Why should you not worry about being fed?
I was sharing a story a friend of mine shared with me, to the children this morning about birds, and how God cares for them…this friend of mine what a bit overwhelmed, stressed, having some anxiety over finances, etc…she was driving in the desert, there was not a house in site, not a city for that matter…and on the side of the road was this bird…and guess what it had in its mouth? A HUGE hotdog bun…it was bigger than the bird, LOL…she just broke down crying, with tears of joy (just as I do every time I share this story), because how our loving creator, heavenly father, cares for us is beyond our comprehension. He is ALWAYS faithful…
love,
Hayley
This was taken from a book entitled “Bright Gems for His Crown” by Maxine Randall.
