Lesson - Week One

Have children use white crayons on white paper to draw a picture of a garden full of bumblebees and other friendly critters. Of course, they won't really be able to see their pictures. As they draw, explain that sometimes God's blessings can be invisible in our lives too. For example, we don't always see mercy, or see his peace and strength in our lives, As they finish their drawings, have them use water colors to paint over the whole paper so the picture shows up. Reminding them that when they cover their lives with Jesus, like they cover their paper with paint, a beautiful picture will appear: a picture of God's love and blessing in their lives. As the kids work, ask them to tell you ways that God has blessed them. Encourage them to look for the invisible things, beyond physical stuff.