Lesson Focus: Build on the idea that our lives, at times, seem broken and useless. But All things work together for good for those that love the Lord
.Romans 8:28.
Share an example from your own life or someone close to you or someone in the church that the children may know personally - of a situation that were seemingly tragic but that God has used to change lives for good (bring Salvation and/or grow the Believer) and ultimately bring honor and glory to God.
As you unfold a story of a broken life or heart....
Show bits of broken glass to represent the fragmented feelings or experiences
Show a mirror looking at yourself or explain that the person in the story would look in and felt they saw a broken and or useless person.
Show a light For added drama - turn out the lights and light a candle (or small flashlight) to show that just a small light shines very bright in the darkness. The purpose of light it to illuminate - light up the area around us.
Place a mirror next to the candle or flashlight for the class to see that the mirror multiplies the light. The purpose of mirrors is to reflect.
With lights back on show the kaleidoscope.
Allow the class to see the beautiful designs that can come from brokenness, with a mirror reflecting light through the broken pieces. The brighter the light - the more beautiful the designs that can be seen. From every angle - the design changes and the beauty grows.
Explain that what seems to be broken in our lives has the potential to become great beauty if we allow JESUS to shine in our hearts and lives.
Our lives can be the mirror that reflects Jesus through our personal journey (brokenness) to bring honor and glory to God.
Unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the Only Wise God, be honor and glory forever. 1 Timothy 1:17.
May your blessings abound!
Copyright 2008 Emmalea Butler
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