We started a new series today in Children's Worship called "At the Zoo." via CMD We remembered the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. You know...the Hare thought he had the race won with no problem, and then-boy was he surprised when he woke up from his nap to find that he'd lost the race!
The lesson we learn here is really about perseverance. And my favorite story of perseverance is about Joseph. He lived out perseverance for much of his adult life as we have it recorded in the scripture.
So what about you? When have you had to practice perseverance? Maybe that's right where you're living today. One thing that I can promise you is that God is with you today. He knows. He hears your prayers. And-he has a plan bigger than we can imagine.
If you want to spend some time as a family this week talking about perseverance, here's a little help with that conversation:
1. Have each family member tell about a time in their life when they felt like giving up.
2. Parents-if you can, relate a story in your own faith walk-or that of another believer where someone didn't give up-the persevered-and saw God work out a difficult situation.
3. Pray together than when the tough times come, you will be able to persevere. If you're living a tough time right now-pray that God will strengthen you as a family to stick it out!
