Looking Through God's Eyes

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Parent’s Corner- February 13, 2022

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[a] for those who are called according to his purpose.”  Romans 8:28

Have you ever looked through a magnifying glass?  The image you see in the glass is enlarged, and much bigger than the way you are used to viewing it.  You might see more texture, more detail, or even imperfections that are not able to be seen when we look at it with our eyes only.  Sometimes, it looks so different that we don’t even recognize it when we look at it apart from its bigger whole.  

Our lives can look like that.  When we look at one experience or event on its own, we might be fearful, confused, or even angry when it looks different than what we would want or expect.  As believers, we can trust in the Lord who sees the whole picture, not only in greater width and breadth, but as the experience fits into a greater whole.  In our stories today, we can see how pieces and parts might not make sense as we view them, but they can add to our understanding of God and His ways when we look at them through His eyes.  God loves us, and He can be trusted!

This week in Sunday School. . . 

2/3s- Just Believe- the Story of Jesus and a Little Girl

Scripture- Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Preserves Joseph

Scripture- Genesis 37

Principle- God cares for His people.

Ask Your Child- How did God preserve Joseph?

Apply- By trusting and honoring God even when he has problems with others. 

This Week- As a family, read Genesis 37

Next Week- Genesis 39-50

Children’s Church- God Requires Holy Living

Scripture- Leviticus 19

Principle- God is holy and wants believers to live holy lives.

Ask Your Child- What does it mean to be holy?

Apply- By obeying his or her father and mother.

This Week- as a family, read Leviticus 10

Next Week- Numbers 11-12