Hi, Friends!
Happy Sunday! It's hard to believe it's been three weeks since we were last together. In some ways, we feel like we see you often since we have been thinking of you nonstop! We hope you got the link to the third "Liturgy for the Living Room" from John Jay and that you are finding your own ways to create a new rhythm on Sunday mornings. Pastor Leslie gave some great tips for that in her Daily Encouragement from Saturday in case you missed it!
Pastor Mary and I have a new video for you today, and it's about something we think everyone can relate to: disappointment. We jump into the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis because it turns out he knows a thing or two about being disappointed. We hope you will join us!
Click here to watch the new video!
After you watch the video, you and your family members can use the following discussion prompts and activities to apply the lesson—woot!
Talk It Out
Recap: What were some reasons we can imagine Joseph was disappointed?
Check In With Yourself: How are you or others in your house feeling disappointed? Have you expressed that to God yet?
Wonder: What are you wondering right now as you think about dealing with disappointment?
Apply It
Ways you can respond to disappointment:
On a sheet of paper, draw a line down the middle from top to bottom. On the left side, draw a sad face at the top and list things you are disappointed about. On the right side, draw a present at the top and list things you are grateful for in this season. What are the special gifts God is giving you during this time? You could also post this somewhere for your family to see and add to.
Take a minute to express it with your body: stomp your feet or march around the room for a minute or two. After the time is up, then picture yourself handing your disappointment to God and choose something fun or calming to do.
Use your blocks or legos to build a tower of disappointment. As you add blocks, name whatever it is you are feeling disappointed about. Then knock it down and rebuild it by naming something you are grateful or hopeful for as you add each block.
Grab some paint and try to use colors and brushstrokes to reflect how you feel in your moment of disappointment. After you are done, say a prayer to God asking for help to deal with disappointment and to show you the good things He is doing in your life.
Remember, you can talk to God about anything anytime! You can tell God how you feel, what you need, and anything else that is on your mind. And don't forget that thanking God can help us feel more calm and happy inside.
We are praying for you! Please remember to email/call/text with any prayer requests you have.
So much love,
Pastors Lindsay and Mary