Thrown by Waves
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Thrown by Waves

B1IntermediateSeptember 14, 20264 min

Read: James 1:5-8 Minha sat on the beach watching the waves crash into the shore. It was a windy day, and the waves were huge. Minha had a lot on her mind, and watching the water calmed her. Mom came and sat next to her. After a while of sitting in silence, Mom finally asked, “How are you doing?” “I’m just so scared of making the wrong decision,” Minha said as she fought back tears. Minha and her mom had just come from the doctor, who had told them Minha’s test showed that...

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My doctor told me, I have cancer and we have to make some really hard decisions. What if we choose wrong? You know, you don't have to make those decisions all alone. You can ask Jesus for help.

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Are you facing a really tough decision right now? My name is Zach and this is Keys for Kids. Maybe your tough decision is not as serious as cancer, but perhaps your parents ask what you think about moving to a new city or going to a new school.

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That kind of choice can make a big difference in your life and knowing what's best is really hard. You're not alone though. You can ask Jesus for help in making those decisions.

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