God Took My Picture

Illustration★★★★

A mother, awaken by a thunderstorm, hurries to her son’s room after a particularly bright flash of lightning and loud thunder knowing he would be terrified. To her surprise he’s standing at the window. “I was looking outside” he said, “and you’ll never guess what happened. God took my picture.”

The point

A child's innocent faith sees God's presence and care in nature's displays; faith is revealed in wonder at God's creation.

Scripture

Matthew 18:2-4Psalm 19:1-2

Audience

ChildrenAdults

Tone

Tender · Faith-Filled · Hopeful

To tell aloud

under a minute · 50 words

Subjects

Faith Childhood Nature God

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