Phil Vischer, Founder of Jellyfish Labs and co-creator of the acclaimed VeggieTales, dives into the book of Philippians to answer the question, “Where does joy come from?” With the help of some animated friends, Phil unpacks what it means to live with joy both in times of happiness and in times of sadness.
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Use these questions to talk to your child about the message of Philippians.
Then consider taking the so-what challenge to incorporate this session’s
message into your own life alongside your child.
READ AGAIN
Philippians 4:10–13
“I can do all things through Christ because he gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:10–13, ICB)
1. What’s one way to help figure out the meaning to a verse? (Read the verses around it to see what the author was talking about before and after.)
2. When Paul says he can do anything through Christ, does he mean he can fly? Or turn into the Hulk? (No. Paul means he can do anything God wants him to do.)
3. What was God helping Paul do when he wrote this letter? (God was giving Paul the strength to be happy in any situation.)
4. Is that the only thing God can help us to? (No. God will help us do anything He has asked us to do.)
5. It sounds fun to think of God helping us do anything we want to do. But can you think of ways it could be trouble?
SO WHAT?
For Toddlers
Teach your child the phrase, “With Jesus, I can do all God wants me to.”
For Grade Schoolers
Have a conversation about the happiness Paul talks about in this passage. What are some recent situations that have made your child unhappy? Talk to him or her about how God can give them strength to be happy in every situation, even that difficult one.
For You
Life is tough. There’s no getting around that fact, but Paul’s contentment isn’t meant to be a truth for children alone. Where do you struggle to experience the kind of happiness we discussed in this session? Ask God to continue shaping your heart to rely on Him at all times for contentment.