David C Cook COVID-19 Response

Give Me A Break!

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As you begin this session, ask your teens if there are activities they are looking forward to this summer. Your teens may talk about looking forward to summer jobs, vacations, or just having a break from school. Ask your students to think of a favorite activity they enjoy. It can be anything. A sport, playing an instrument, playing video games, eating, whatever.

  • If you had to do that favorite activity non-stop for a long time (days and days), what would happen? (Answers might include: I’d need sleep! It wouldn’t be fun anymore. I’d need a break. I’d need rest, etc.)

No matter what we’re doing, even if it’s our favorite thing in the world, we need a break from it, right? Check out this orthopedic specialist’s recommendation for young athletes’ rest.

Share the following video clip with your students [1:27]:
Why Is Rest and Recovery Important for Athletes?

  • What did this video have to say about the importance of rest for young athletes? (It’s essential for recovery and injury prevention.)
  • While this video talks specifically about sleep for athletes, why is rest important in other aspects of life? (Answers will vary. Let several students share. They may say they are getting bored without a change in routine. They might acknowledge that they would be exhausted without rest, etc.)

We all need rest—and God knows it. God set aside a special time for His followers to rest and to remember Him. Let’s check out the plan God had in mind for us.

Looking for Steps 2 & 3?

You can find Steps 2 and 3 in your teacher’s guide. To purchase a teacher’s guide, please visit: Bible-in-Life or Echoes.

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