Scared to Move or Start a New School? What Jesus Would Say
Part of the October What Would Jesus Say series. For kids facing a move, a new school, or a new team. Pastor Justin walks them through Isaiah 43:19 and the story of Israel's exile, and lands them in the truth that God creates something new in the middle of change. Includes the story of a kid named Mateo whose move turned into a new friendship by week's end.
For Parents
If your kid is staring down a move, a new school, or a new team, this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through Isaiah 43:19 and the story of Israel's exile, lands them in the truth that God creates something new in the middle of change, and gives them three concrete first moves: notice what's new, bring something familiar, and be brave with small things.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Starting over is never easy, but God's not just helping you survive the change. He's creating something new in the middle of it.”
Scripture
Isaiah 43:19
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Key Takeaways
- Part of the October 'What would Jesus say about the things that scare us?' series
- Walks kids through Isaiah 43:19 and the exile, where God's people were taken far from home and God still made a way
- Names the real fear: changing schools or moving means leaving the familiar, and that's hard
- Tells the story of Mateo, a kid whose family moved mid-year and who found a new friend within a week
- Gives three concrete moves: look for what's new not just what's missing, bring something familiar, and be brave with small things
Try This Week
- Be on the lookout for what's new, not just what's missing. God might be doing something fresh. Don't miss it by only looking backward.
- Find something familiar and bring it with you. A favorite backpack, a family prayer in a notebook, a picture in your lunchbox.
- Be brave with small things. Be the first one to say hi. Introduce yourself. Ask someone what they like to do. You don't have to feel brave to be brave.
Talk It Over
What's one thing that feels hard and one thing that could be exciting about starting something new?
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