Moving In The Right Direction

TALKING TO GOD

Take turns thanking God for your favourite animals and for the wonder of His creation.

DIVING IN

Think of an animal that you would like to ride on. Encourage the younger children in your family to act out the animal of their choice, then take turns talking about which animal you would choose to ride on and why.

GOING DEEPER

Many different kinds of animals can be ridden: horses, llamas, donkeys, elephants, camels and even ostriches. And while it may be fun to ride these animals, it would be difficult to actually get anywhere without some way to control them. For many animals, a bit and bridle are used to apply pressure to steer them in the right direction. The Bible uses a bit and bridle as an illustration – “Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you” (Psalm 32:9). If you have trouble controlling yourself, you may feel the pressure of God’s discipline as He points you in the right direction. This discipline can come through parents or other authorities. However, when you choose to follow God’s Word and quickly obey Him, He’ll keep you on the right path.

TALKING TO EACH OTHER

• What kinds of things could be like “bits and bridles”  for people?
• From whom or from where do you get guidance?
• How do you respond to God’s directions? Do you easily obey them?