Life of Joseph: Count Your Blessings
READ GENESIS 41:41-49
As followers of Christ we have the ultimate defense against the attitude of perpetual unhappiness. We have God! When we are disappointed, all we need to do is take stock of all the good things God has done for us. We have homes and clothes. We have family and friends. We have a place we can come to worship in freedom. We have sunshine and summer breaks and holidays and birthdays. More than anything, we have Jesus, who died for our sins to give us eternal life. The more we count our blessings, the less we will focus on our disappointments. We can find joy in the things we have instead of dwelling on everything we wish we had. When life is a bummer, sit back and count your blessings. Make a list on paper. Thank God for each blessing. Life is way better than you ever knew because God has blessed you!
Family Discussion Questions:
As followers of Christ we have the ultimate defense against the attitude of perpetual unhappiness. We have God! When we are disappointed, all we need to do is take stock of all the good things God has done for us. We have homes and clothes. We have family and friends. We have a place we can come to worship in freedom. We have sunshine and summer breaks and holidays and birthdays. More than anything, we have Jesus, who died for our sins to give us eternal life. The more we count our blessings, the less we will focus on our disappointments. We can find joy in the things we have instead of dwelling on everything we wish we had. When life is a bummer, sit back and count your blessings. Make a list on paper. Thank God for each blessing. Life is way better than you ever knew because God has blessed you!
Family Discussion Questions:
- How did Joseph prepare for the famine?
- Do you think the Egyptians had a lot of variety in their diet during the famine?
- Do you think they were grateful for what they had?
- How can counting our blessings benefit us when we feel disappointed?
- What are some blessings God has given you?
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