Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “God Listens To Our Big And Little Wishes”

DAILY BREAD – DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN

EASTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Title: God Listens to Our Big and Little Wishes

” Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3

Imagine you have a big box of colorful crayons, and you’re about to create a beautiful drawing. Each crayon represents something you want to do or achieve – like making new friends, doing well in school, or helping others. God encourages us to take all our plans, hopes, and dreams, and give them to Him. It’s like offering our colorful crayons to God and saying, “Here, God, I trust You with all the things I want to do.” God wants to be a part of every adventure, big or small, that you dream about. He wants to hear about it and be a part of it.

You see, God is like the best artist ever, and He knows exactly how to use each crayon to make our lives wonderful. When we commit our plans to God, it’s like asking Him to be our guide. He helps us choose the right colors and draw the most amazing picture of our lives.

Sometimes, things might not go exactly as we planned, but that’s okay! God’s plans are even better than ours. It’s like He has a super cool plan for a masterpiece, and we get to be a part of it.

Here are some ways to commit your plans to God:

Pray: Talk to Him about your dreams and let Him know how much they mean to you.

Read the Bible: Find stories of people who trusted God and see how He blessed them.

Serve others: Doing good deeds shows your commitment to God and His teachings.

Be grateful: Thank God for everything you have, even if it’s not exactly what you wished for.

So, let’s try this: when you have a dream or something you want to do, talk to God about it. Share your colorful crayons with Him. Trust that He knows what’s best for you, and watch as He turns your plans into something beautiful.

Remember, you are God’s masterpiece, and He’s always there to help you create an incredible, colorful life. Trust Him with your plans, and you’ll see how amazing the journey can be.

Thought for Reflection
God is always there for you, listening to your big and little wishes. Take a moment to think about something you really want to do or achieve. Imagine handing God a crayon that represents that dream. How does it feel to trust God with your plans? This week, try to commit at least one thing you want to do to God. Talk to Him about it, and see how trusting Him with your plans makes a difference in your everyday adventures. And just like a beautiful flower blooms from a tiny seed, your dreams will blossom with God’s love and guidance.

Song
Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.

Prayer
Dear God, thank you for being excited about our dreams and for being the best artist and planner. Today, we give you our dreams and plans, trusting that you know and have the best plans for us. Guide us, paint our lives with your wisdom, and help us to trust you more each day. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.