“What comes out of us when the “squeeze” is on – clean, pure thoughts and actions that please God or something not so clean and pure?”
Try a simple object lesson about joy in troubling times.
- Cut a clean sponge into smaller pieces.
- Soak one in clean water and squeeze. Soak another in old coke or muddy water and squeeze.
- Discuss how we get “squeezed” in life. What comes out of us when we are stressed about so many tests and chores? When our friends gossip about us? When the coach is tough on us because of a lost game?
- Discuss ways to keep our minds and hearts clean so joy comes out of us. Pray for God’s help.
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