Big Idea
We can’t always control hard situations, but with God’s help, we can always choose a great attitude.
Think About This
Have you ever had a day where everything seemed to go wrong? Maybe it started raining right when you were about to go outside, your favorite toy broke, or you lost a game at recess. When bad stuff happens, our brain’s instant reaction is usually to grumble, complain, or stomp our feet.
Did you know that your attitude is actually a choice? God doesn’t want us to pretend that hard things aren’t tough, but He does want us to remember that He is right beside us! When you choose to keep a good attitude instead of throwing a fit, you are showing everyone around you—and showing God—that you trust Him to help you through the hard part. Changing how you think about a bad day turns a grumpy heart into a strong, happy one!
Family Activity: Perspective Glasses
Grab some cardstock, paper plates, or pipe cleaners and build a pair of fun "Perspective Glasses" together as a family. Decorate them with bright colors. Put them on and take turns sharing one frustrating thing that happened this week. Then, while wearing the glasses, state one way God helped you through it or one good thing that came out of it. Talk about how wearing "God's glasses" helps us see His blessings even when things get tough.