OCTOBER 5 - OCTOBER 11
GRATEFULNESS
Hey Lightgliders!
We have recently been looking at the final chapter of The Far Greater Story known as Restoration. We have learned that Jesus will come back one day and restore all that is broken. Because of this, we can live with hope. Hope is a feeling of trust that the future is bright. And, because of this hope for tomorrow, we can be grateful today.
Being grateful is a practice we MUST put into place in our daily lives. Yes, that’s right. We can practice gratefulness. I’ll show you how. Just think of three things you are grateful for.
Ok, now do this again tomorrow. And the next day. And the next.
You get the idea! Thank God for these things. Everything good comes from Him.
And, if you can’t think of anything to be grateful for (which I find hard to believe), look back to the cross, and look ahead to the future restoration. Because Jesus paid for our sins on the cross and promises to make things right one day, there are always reasons to be grateful.
So, what are you grateful for? Allow me to tell you what I’m grateful for. Maybe that will help. I am grateful to God for waking me up this morning, giving me a place to live, providing people in my life who care about me, and showing me the beauty of creation - blue skies, green grass, and a warm sun. I’m also grateful for my guitar and for music in general. I am grateful for soccer, and for corny jokes. I could do this gratefulness thing all day! It is so grate….I mean, great!
Glide On!
Santiago
"The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving." - Psalm 28:7 (NLT)
Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!
Things to Do This Week:
• Play the BRAND NEW Yonders Mission, Purple Mountain!
• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos.
Thankful For Others
Thank You For My Friends
• Use this week’s Mystery Code - GRATEFUL - to receive a surprise in your inventory!
• Check out the Lightglider Spotlight on the front page to see who’s shining this week!
Lightglider Academy Events This Week:
• Monday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration on Monday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.
• Tuesday: Meet one of the creators of Lightgliders, Norman Snowman Cook, in Mission Control at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to hang out and discuss all things Lightgliders.
• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST. A moderator will be leading a game called Dance Relay Race.
• Thursday: Join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse!
• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to share game ideas.
Things to Think About This Week:
• Read Psalm 28:7 in the Bible. Use this verse as a guide for prayer. Thank the Lord for being your strength and shield. Confess your trust in Him. Ask Him to give you great joy and thankfulness!
• Who are you thankful for?
• Why can you live with joy and thankfulness?
• Which of your friends are on your mind to pray for?
• How can you spread joy to others through thankfulness?
• Name three things that you are thankful for today!
