Got Choices?

We make a myriad of decisions everyday; some are easy and others are life changing.
Children are faced with choices too. And as they get older, the choices become more difficult and impacting.
And there are countless voices out there telling kids to look here or there for wisdom; some are good sources and other are not, and often the message that children hear is contradictory, which can make decisions even more confusing.

Need Wisdom?

Everyone, whether young or old, needs wisdom to make choices pleasing to God. Thankfully, God has not left us in the dark. His Word is full of instructions concerning wisdom.
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Below is a craft that you can make with kids to remind them where wisdom comes from, how to get it, and apply it.

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Wisdom-Teller Template

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Message on the Wisdom-Teller
A - Ask God for wisdom.
S - Seek answers in God's Word* and from His people.
K - Keep believing God will answer.
Do it - Do what you think God wants you to do. 

*See verses (and extra resources) about God's wisdom underneath the "Folding Instructions".

Folding Instructions

1.       Color Wisdom-Teller first if desired.

2.       Fold paper from corner to corner, making a triangle, and crease paper.

Trim edges as needed so that the edges match when folded. Then unfold back to a square.

3.       Fold paper from the other corner, making a triangle, crease paper, (trim as needed), and unfold.
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4.       Place paper so that you are looking at the blank side.

5. Take each corner and fold it to the center of the square.

6.       Flip over and fold each corner to the center of this square.

7.       Fold the bottom of the square up to the top.

8.       Place your fingers in the pockets underneath the words HOW (Right thumb), TO (Left thumb), GET (Left index finger), WISDOM (Right index finger).

9.       Using your 4 fingers, push the corners of the rectangle into the center so that a corner of each word square touches in the center.
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10.    Now you can open and close your “wisdom” (not fortune) teller to show someone how to get wisdom.

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*SEEK Answers from God's Word
(All verses are quoted from the ESV)

• "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." James 1:5 *Verse Song from CEF*
• "With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding." Job 12:13
• "And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'" Job 28:28
• "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!" Psalm 111:10
• "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Psalm  119:9-11 *Verse Song from CEF*
• "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." Proverbs 9:10

The book of Proverbs *Devotional study for kids and adults* - "The proverbs of Solomon... To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth--Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance." Provers 1:1-5 

Solomon's prayer for wisdom - 1 Kings 3:5-15, 28; 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

The life of Daniel - Daniel 1-6 *The Wisdom-Teller can be used as a craft for Daniel Lesson 2: God gives wisdom to Daniel from CEF*

Children's Song - Let Me Listen from CEF

Posted  on 11/26/18