Day 16 March 10

"In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me." Jonah 2:2

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Jonah 1-2

Discussion

Do you remember the story of Jonah? When Jonah was tossed into the sea, it looked like he might die. But God had other plans for him. A huge fish swallowed him up and while Jonah was in the belly of the fish he prayed to God. Then the fish spit him out and he went on the mission God had for him. Many people turned to God because Jonah went to Ninevah. Every time we look at this fish, lets remember that although it looked like Jonah was dead, he really wasn't. We can also remember when Jesus was in the tomb it seemed he would not be coming out. But He arose from the grave on Easter. Because of the Easter miracle we can come to know and love Him too. Think about how Jonah was in the depths of the ocean in that fish's belly. How do know when God wants us to do something? Sometimes God gives us BIG clues on what our missions should be, and other times we feel like we have no idea what God wants with our life. Discuss times when you knew God wanted you to do something. Did you? Did you not? What happened?

Hymn

He lifted me

Quick Prayer

Dear Lord, whenever I am scared, help me to remember the story of Jonah. Thank You for saving him and saving me, so that I can tell others about how much You love us! Amen.

Lenten Symbol for your Easter Tree

Jonah and the big fish

Activity Idea

*God has given us each 'gifts' to use. draw a picture of what gifts you have. is it the ability to listen to others? Is it to sing? Is it to write poetry? is it help those in need?

*make a picture of Jonah