CHILD-FRIENDLY A GOD-SHAPED HOLE

Memory Verse: Luke 10:42- "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it—and I won’t take it away from her!"_

 

Have you ever felt like something is missing inside, even when you have toys, snacks, or fun with friends? That feeling is called a God-shaped hole. It means there’s a special space in your heart that only God can fill.

The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that God put eternity in our hearts. That means we were made to know Him and be close to Him.

There’s a song called “Life Without Jesus is Like a Doughnut”—because doughnuts have a hole in the middle! Just like that, our hearts feel empty without Jesus.

In Mark 10:17–22, a rich man had lots of stuff, but still felt something was missing. That’s because only Jesus can make our hearts truly happy.

Jesus visited two sisters—Mary and Martha. Martha was busy cleaning and cooking, but Mary sat with Jesus and listened. Jesus said Mary chose the one thing that matters most—spending time with Him.

We all have a God-shaped hole in our hearts. Only God can fill it with love, peace, and joy.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

- Do I feel like something is missing inside sometimes?

- Am I spending time with God every day?

- What is one way I can be more like Mary and listen to Jesus?

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for loving me and wanting to be close to me. Help me to spend time with You every day and not get too busy. Fill my heart with Your love and joy, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom 

📖Extended Reading: Luke 10:37–42

 

 

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