My boys and I like to take walks through the neighborhood together. It’s a tradition I started when they were very little, and we were looking for reasons to get out of the house. It continues to be a favorite activity of ours even now that they are older. In the spring, however, our walks tend to be exponentially slower than at other times of the year because my youngest son insists on stopping for every earthworm drowning in a puddle or sizzling on the sidewalk. He is a worm saver. And we’re not talking just the nice pink wiggly ones. He saves worms that are half dried and stuck to the concrete. His empathetic little heart has room for even the most pathetic creature.
For Such a Worm
It reminds me of Jesus stopping to deal with every insignificant little problem that crosses his path. He shouldn’t have to touch a blind man or visit a dead girl or pass out bread to a bunch of hungry people. After all, he’s the Son of God! He has important things to teach and a world to save! Jesus, of all people, should be leaving those worms in the puddle. But he doesn’t. He stops to talk with the lepers and provide wine for a wedding. Indeed, he cares about your tiniest problems as well. That’s the miraculous mystery of God’s mercy. The God of the universe cares about little drowning worms like us.
Lessons on Miracles
First and second graders love to hear about Jesus’ miracles and God’s mercy for the lowliest of people. Accordingly, Teach by Faith has a wonderful unit introducing the miracles of Jesus to first and second graders. It is packed with engaging learning pages, story retelling, coloring pages and more. It is a great no prep required supplement to your religion lesson plans!
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