Putting God First Activity for All ages

We have all heard that if you put God first everything else in our life will fall into place. How many times have we tried it? How many times have we started our day by picking up our cross and letting God lead our day? I remember as teenager seeing a children's church activity that sums it all up.  This is something for ALL ages.

Supplies you will need: 

  

•  3/4 cup rice or sand 
• clear jar (I used a Ragu jar)
• 7-10 lager objects (rubber balls, rocks, shells)
• table spoon
•  paper
• marker
• a plastic container

With help from class list 7-10 things God wants us to do. Pray, Read Bible, Go to Church, etc. Then list 7 - 10 ways we enjoy spending our time.  Reading, Computer Games, Toys, etc.  

 Start scooping rice in the jar 1 tablespoon at a time until all rice is used. With each scoop name a way we enjoy spending our time. Going to the movies,shopping, wathching movies, etc.

Now start adding the balls in one at a time. With each ball name something God wants us to do. Pray, respect our parents,etc. Notice not all of the balls fit. When we put our wants in front of what God wants us to do God gets left out of our life.

Now pour everything out and separate it.

This time lets start with what Gods wants us to do. Start placing the balls in one at a time. With each ball name something God wants us to do.(Notice the all fit this time).

Now add the rice in one at a time until all is in the jar. Each time naming a way we want to spend our time. Notice this time everything fit. 

When we put God first not only does it all fit, there is room to spare. 

I suggest you try at home first to insure all works well, you may need more or less rice and balls.

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