We all face challenging situations throughout our lives. Maybe some of you are facing challenges right now.
With COVID-19 still spreading, many people are afraid of getting sick. Others have friends or family members who have gotten sick. Still other families are out of work because of the virus. Most schools are affected, whether they’re meeting online or meeting in person with masks and social distancing. These are just a few examples of challenges that may be affecting you or your family right now.
- In what area of life are you most likely to run into challenges? Does anyone feel comfortable sharing examples? (Answers may vary; encourage discussion by sharing your own experience.)
- What ways do you use to cope with difficult situations? (Possible answers: asking for help from teachers or parents; trying to stay focused on positive things; some students may say they try to ignore them and hope they will go away.)
Sometimes in nature, we find examples of how challenges can be overcome. For example, when a dragonfly first emerges from its skin, its legs are too soft and unformed to support it. It just hangs there upside down—helpless and vulnerable to any predator that might come along. Things look pretty bleak!
Just when things seem the worst, something amazing happens: the dragonfly’s legs stiffen and it pulls itself up and pulls its tail loose. Its wings are free to open, and in just a few hours, it’s ready to fly! God made sure that the dragonfly had everything it needs in order to take flight. He will make sure you have everything you need to get through your struggles too.
No matter how difficult or impossible a situation seems, we can trust God for the outcome! That’s what today’s lesson is about!
