Gratitude

Thanking for the No

"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."
2 Corinthians 12:9

Reflection

Paul asked three times and God said no, offering something better. Sometimes God’s no is care we do not understand yet.

Prayer

Father, I trust You even when the answer is no. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What did God answer Paul?
  2. Has a "no" ever turned out to be good?
  3. How can we trust God's no?

5-minute activity

Grown-ups share a time when they didn't get what they wanted and later saw it was best. The child shares a time they heard "no" at home for their protection. Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.

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