Patience
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Romans 8:25 (ESV)
Waiting for God’s perfect timing – the ultimate application of demonstrating patience – waiting for something we do not see, but hope for. Watch the video below to learn more.
Memory Verse:
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
ROMANS 12:12 NIV
Going Further
Hi Everyone! A couple of ideas for family activities after watching the video:
1) Read/Review: Gen. 37, 39-41, & 50:20.
2) Family Time:
- Discussion: Do you remember in the story of Elijah, we talked about “waiting with God” instead of just waiting for God? When we wait with God, it’s much easier to be patient because we’re choosing to trust God and enjoy the adventures He has for us. When we wait with God, it means we listen and continue to shine our light during the time of waiting, knowing that God has control of the situation. Can you think of any examples where Joseph was shining his light during his time of waiting? Did he always shine his light? How did his behavior change when he began to wait with God and shine his light?
- Activity1: Click on this link to download and print a fun activity.
- Activity2: Use the following acrostic or create your own. Make a poster and decorate it.
- P ray continually
- A ccept correction
- T olerate with a smile
- I mitate Jesus
- E nthusiastically listen
- N ever roll your eyes
- C ommit to joyfully waiting
- E xpress gratefulness
- Definition of PATIENCE vs. Restlessness: responding kindly to others in hard situations. Not giving God a deadline to remove hard situations.
- Pray together as a family: Is there someone in your family who has not yet accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior?
Special Message
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Coloring Sheet
Download and print out this coloring sheet. As you color, think of how much patience you can demonstrate while you wait for someone who might take longer than you to complete something. God wants us to be patient and wait for His timing for things to happen.
Crossword Puzzle
Have fun solving this puzzle!
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Word Search
Download and print out this fun word search. See if you can find key words about this week’s lesson on patience!
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