![]() First, it’s important to trust that God has a plan for them and that He will guide them through whatever changes they are experiencing. Grief over things that have changed is just as valid and challenging as other types of mourning.Ĭhange can be difficult for teenagers, but there are a few things that can help make the process a little bit easier.Just be willing to be there for students. Let them know you are experiencing true feelings with them. They might be open to public prayer or Bible verse suggestions, but do not merely toss those things out casually as a quick fix. Avoid providing trite answers like “just look at the positive” or “you’ll be fine you can get through it.” Teens need space to experience emotions.Check in regularly on teens, and demonstrate genuine care.There is no “right” or “wrong” way to grieve. Understand that the way we express grief is as unique as we are.Acknowledge that grief is normal and acceptable, and experiencing a range of emotions is healthy and appropriate.There are a few critical lessons to keep in mind when dealing with youth who are grieving in any way: Make sure students have space to grieve and heal, and to accept change in order to move on to healthy development. This does not always occur consciously, but can have extremely negative results. When teens feel out of control, a natural reaction often involves turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms in attempt to re-gain normalcy or power. This Bible lesson will help them in that process. It’s important to allow them to process the grief that accompanies change, and to recognize God’s hand in all things. ![]() There’s no doubt that youth have encountered at least a couple of these events in their lives. Businesses closing (it might seem petty, but who doesn’t sadly reflect on that amazing ice cream shop that’s no longer open to satisfy a craving?).Relationships changing (friendships separating, dating relationships altering).Other changes that students might deal with include things such as: Undergoing puberty is in itself a major change with which to cope. Of course, some teens have gone through more than others, but all adolescents have encountered some form of life being altered. We cannot live in the past, of course, but it’s acceptable to mourn for things that aren’t the same as they once were.īy the time students have reached middle or high school, they’ve likely already experienced a number of transformations. Change can force us to idealize and long for things that once were. Some students move to new city during the summer. Every new school year brings many changes. Life is constantly changing for today’s young people. Rapid change can leave us feeling panicked or out of control. However, sometimes it can seem that life shifts too quickly or too greatly. Seasons, people, events, animals, plants, all go through development and alterations. Neither would we hope for a perpetual season of winter or the same school teacher in every grade. After all, we wouldn’t want a child to remain baby-toothed and toddling into adolescence. One of the few things we can rely on is that there are few things we can rely on! A constant certainty is that we have precious little certainty. Lesson Introduction and Background for Youth LeadersĬhange is an inevitable part of life. Like all our free Youth Group lessons, we recommend this Bible study for teaching Middle School or High School students in your church youth ministry of Sunday School class. ![]() Youth Leaders can help young people adjust to all the things students face in the world by teaching God’s Word and helping them make Christian friends in the church. This youth Bible lesson will help teenagers deal with change in their life and grow in their faith through Christ Jesus. ![]()
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