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Peace, Be Still

Reinforces this week’s Primary Sharing Time Theme:
Heavenly Father wants me to pray to Him often—anytime, anywhere

Scripture:

John 16:33

33. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Song:

Master, the Tempest is Raging Hymn #105

Lesson:

We can find peace from the storms of life as we turn to our Heavenly Father in prayer. Through our faith in Jesus Christ, we can be strengthened, even if our troubles don’t go away. 

Disease, disabilities, injuries, financial losses, death of a loved one, illness and disappointment from not receiving a hoped for opportunity or blessing that are not due to our own choices are just a few of the storms we might have to face in this life.

Heavenly Father wants us to pray to him anywhere, anytime. We don’t have to be kneeling, or even say the prayer out loud. We can pray at school and at home, and when we’re working or playing.  We can pray when we’re sad, scared, or even happy. When we do, we can find peace.

Quote:

“In our own storms in life the Savior is our solace and our sanctuary. If we seek peace, we must come unto Him, the Man who suffered for mankind, who committed His life to healing the sick and comforting the disconsolate, is mindful of your sufferings, doubts, and heartaches. … The Savior’s teachings and the Church constitute our best safe harbor—yes, our most secure ‘refuge from the storm.’ (D&C 115:6).

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Q&A:

Why were Jesus’ disciples frightened by the storm? (Discuss ideas.) “…insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.” (Matthew 8:24–25).

How did Jesus calm their fears? (Discuss ideas.)

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39).

How can we find peace during life’s storms?(Discuss ideas.)

How does Jesus Christ’s peace differ from the world’s definition of peace? (Discuss ideas.)

“‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.’ (John 14:27.) … This peace is of a special kind. With Christ’s peace comes the deep, inner assurance that all things, even our greatest sufferings, will be for our good. … Such peace does not depend on external circumstance but grows as we become one with Christ.” George S. Tate

Story:

Jessie quietly sang, “Rain falls, sweet rain on my window and the columbine are bending their heads in the rain,” as she listened to the sound of the rain falling on the trailer roof, mingled with the sound of bacon sizzling.

“What are you so cheerful for?” Austin grumbled. “Now I can’t go fishing this morning. We’ll probably be stuck inside the trailer our whole vacation.”

“I like the sound of the rain,” Jessie answered. “Plus, Mom’s cooking my favorite. Mmmmm, bacon. I am sorry, you don’t get to go fishing, though.”

“We can still go fishing after breakfast,” Mother interjected. “I brought the Go Fish game.”

“Oh, Mom,” Austin groaned, pulling his sleeping bag over his head. “It’s just not fair. What did I do so wrong that Heavenly Father has to punish me like this?”

“Come on, Champ,” Father said, pulling the sleeping bag away from Austin’s face. “You know that’s not how the Lord works. Think of it as a test, not a punishment.”

“A test is punishment,” Austin complained.

Father brushed Austin’s hair out of his eyes. “Son, do you remember what Elder Eyring taught us during General Conference last October? ‘The great test of life is to see whether we will obey God’s commands in the midst of the storms of life.’”

Austin thought about what Elder Eyring had said. “Like when we have a test at school! No matter how hard it is, you don’t cheat?”

Father smiled at his son’s analogy. “That’s right. Now, think about how you might feel when you get a ‘B’ on a test you did your best on, apposed to getting an ‘A’ on a test you cheated on.”

“I’d feel good about a ‘B,’ but, I’d feel guilty if I cheated, even if I did get an ‘A’,” Austin concluded. “But, what does all of this have to do with our vacation being ruined?” Austin grumbled.

“If this is a test and we spend the whole time moping around and blaming God we’ll be miserable.”

“But,” Jessie responded, “If we make the best of it. We can still have a good time. Rain or no rain. Right, Dad?”

“That’s right, Sweetie!” Father agreed. “Did I ever tell you about when I was a kid and we were on vacation in this exact same spot?

“Here we go again,” Austin teased sarcastically.

“It was raining cats and dogs, just like it is today. But, instead of being in a nice warm trailer we were in a leaky tent.”

“Even I don’t like the rain that much,” Jessie said, rolling her eyes.

“Well, Uncle Rhett’s family felt the same way, Jessie. They packed up and went home and spent their vacation cleaning out their garage. How would you like to spend your vacation doing that?” Father asked.

Jessie and Austin both shook their head, “Not at all!”

“If you ask my cousin Ken, he’ll tell you it was the worst vacation they ever had. But, it was one of the best vacations our family ever had!” Dad reminisced.

“Why? What did you do?” Austin, curiously asked.

“Well, we all bundled up in our sleeping bags in a circle and played games, munched on Grandma’s homemade caramel corn and drank homemade root beer.”

“You ate caramel corn for dinner?” Jessie asked.

“No, at dinner time we made ponchos out of black garbage bags. Then Grandpa built a bonfire with the dry firewood we had brought from home and we roasted hot dogs and drank hot chocolate. Mmmmm.” Father closed his eyes and smiled at the memory, “It was the best meal I’ve ever had up camping.”

“Can we roast hot dogs in the rain for dinner?” Austin asked.

Mother laughed, “We have a warm trailer and a nice stove to cook on.”

Father winked at Austin. “But, Honey, roasting hot dogs in the rain makes memories!”

***

After dinner when the kids were asleep, Mother and Father huddled under a tarp by the cozy fire. “Thanks for helping the Savior calm the storm,” Mother whispered.

“But, it’s still raining!” Father said puzzled.

“I know, but you brought His love into our storm tossed-boat and now our children are happy and peacefully sleeping.”

by Margie Nauta Lee

Activity idea:

Peace, Be Still Game


This fun PEACE, BE STILL GAME will help your children learn how they can find PEACE during life’s storms through prayer & faith in Jesus Christ.

Treat idea:

Peace Filled Boats Recipe

"Peace-filled" Boats


Have fun putting these yummy "PEACE- FILLED” BOATS together and filling them with strawberries & whipped cream as a reminder that if we fill our lives with prayer and faith in Jesus Christ, He will fill our souls with PEACE.

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