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We Can Ask for Wisdom Too

Solomon Asks for Wisdom

Day 65of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God gives wisdom when we ask

2

Learn how to pray for wisdom in daily choices

3

Develop confidence in God's promise to guide us

📖 Scripture Connection

James 1:5

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.”

— James 1:5 (WEB)

Direct promise that God wants to give us wisdom when we ask

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Colored pencils/markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Wisdom Worksheet (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remember how King Solomon asked God for wisdom? Today we'll learn that YOU can ask God for wisdom too!

💭 Review Question: What special thing did Solomon ask God for yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

God loves when children ask for wisdom. He promises to help us make good choices!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God wants to help us be wise
  • Wisdom means making good choices
  • We can pray and ask God for help
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does a wise choice look like?
  • How can God help you be wise?
3Activity: Wisdom Glasses Craft (10 min)
craft

Create paper glasses to remind us that God gives us wisdom to see situations clearly

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Cut out eye holes
  3. Decorate with 'wisdom' words
  4. Attach string to wear glasses
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut glasses template

Challenge: Add Bible verse to glasses decoration

4Closing (3 min)

Review how we can ask God for wisdom every day

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who gives us wisdom?
  • What can you do when you need help making a choice?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, please help me make wise choices today. Give me Your wisdom.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about King Solomon solving a tricky problem with wisdom!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Wisdom Walk: Children take steps forward each time they repeat a word of the verse, making memorization a physical game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing decision-making skills and need guidance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model asking God for wisdom in your own choices
  • Praise child's attempts to make good decisions
  • Use real-life scenarios to discuss wisdom
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children often struggle to pause and seek guidance before acting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child pausing to think before making a choice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Wisdom Scenario Cards
  • Create a 'Wisdom Journal' to track good choices
  • Role-play decision-making scenarios

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