Children’s Sermon Isaiah 65:17-25
Be Happy <\/p>\n
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What makes you happy? Let’s hear some of your ideas. (Encourage children to participate in this portion of the lesson.)<\/p>\n
That was kind of a trick question. Yes, certain things make us happy, but when you think about it, you make yourself happy. You have a choice to live your life as a happy person or a grumpy person. You can choose to look on the bright side of your experiences or the dark side.<\/p>\n
For sure certain things will happen that cause sadness and it’s okay to feel that sadness, but we don’t want to be like Winnie-the-Pooh’s friend, Eeyore who always feels something bad is about to happen. (Show image of Eeyore or distribute pages to color.)<\/p>\n
We all have a responsibility to be kind and fair, but we also have a responsibility to be happy. Why do you think this is true?<\/p>\n
When we are happy we encourage those around us to feel happy. Don’t you love to spend time with a happy person? Such fun!<\/p>\n
The Bible teaches us to be “glad and rejoice forever” in what God has created (65:18). The word “rejoice” means to celebrate. Do you think we can find, within ourselves, a way to celebrate each and every day?<\/p>\n
God has given us a world filled with beauty and love. Do something good for your friends, family, and others you may meet. Choose to be happy!<\/p>\n
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