Whenever there’s a big change in our lives, it can be really easy to focus only on the challenges that change can bring. But change can be a blessing! We should have faith and believe that God can bless us in the new chapters of our lives even when things seem challenging. If we worry too much about the hard things ahead of us, we can miss out on all the great things God has in store!
After they had made it to the Promised Land, after being in the desert for a long time, the Israelites sent 12 spies to go see what the land was like and how strong the people were who already lived there. They found that the land was amazing, but that there were very powerful people with strong fortresses already living there. Of the 12 spies, only two (Caleb and Joshua), believed that God could give them what He promised, the rest were too afraid. Caleb and Joshua got to live in the Promised Land, the rest did not. Let’s follow Caleb and Joshua’s example!
“Change Can Be a Blessing” Bible Verses:
- Exodus 3:7-10 | God sent Moses to lead Israel to a land of blessing.
- Numbers 13:31-32 | Some of their people frightened Israel from taking the land.
- Numbers 14:22-24 | The disobedient people did not get the blessing.
- Joshua 6 | Joshua trusted God, and God gave Jericho into his hands.
- Psalm 121:1-3 | God is on your side — trust Him!
“Change Can Be a Blessing” Family Time Questions:
• What are some ways that your life can change?
• What are some challenges that might come with those changes?
• What are some blessings that can come with those changes?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for the blessings you have in store for me. Help me to be brave and to overcome the challenges that come my way and take hold of the good things that can come with change. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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