Scared of Failing? What Jesus Would Say
A Sunday CWJ subscriber episode in the October What Would Jesus Say series. For kids who missed the goal, flunked the quiz, or made a mistake that made them want to give up. Pastor Justin walks them through 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul learns God's grace shows up best in weakness, and lands them in the truth that failure is never final with Jesus.
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For Parents
If your kid is sitting under the weight of a failure (missed shot, bad grade, big mistake), this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul asks God to take away something hard and God answers, 'My grace is enough,' and lands them in the truth that you can fail and still be loved. After it ends, tell your kid about a time you failed and what it taught you.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Your failure, no matter what it is, is never final with Jesus.”
Scripture
2 Corinthians 12:9
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Key Takeaways
- A Sunday CWJ subscriber episode in the October 'What would Jesus say about the things that scare us?' series
- Walks kids through 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul asks God to remove something hard and God says, 'My grace is enough'
- Names the truth: you don't have to be perfect for God to work in your life
- Reminds kids they can fail and still matter, to parents, to friends, to God
- Gives three concrete moves: see weakness as a chance for God to show up big, ask Jesus to help you learn from failure, encourage someone else who feels discouraged
Try This Week
- When you feel weak, remember it's a chance for God to show up big. His strength shows up most when you feel weak.
- Instead of hiding your failure, ask Jesus to help you learn from it. The people who love you don't care about your failures.
- Encourage someone else who feels discouraged. You know what failing feels like, so be there for them and remind them God loves them too.
Talk It Over
What's something you failed at, but you're glad you kept trying anyway?
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