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I AM EXTRAORDINARY

God loves me as I am.

Joseph faced slavery and prison for years. Yet every trial brought him closer to God’s plan. He ended up second-in-command in Egypt, saving many from starvation. Through it all, Joseph trusted God, which helped him thrive in hardship. In a garden, the lotus flower stands out—it grows in muddy water but rises to bloom beautifully. Like that flower, we can shine through tough times. Struggles can be how God makes us extraordinary.

Like Joseph, keep trusting God’s plan for you. Hardships are temporary, and God can turn them for good. Look for ways to bless others, as Joseph did. Your extraordinary life starts within.

Want to be extraordinary? Try this:

• Seek God and His purpose for you.
• Develop your skills and gifts.
• Serve others with passion.
• Push through challenges.
• Stay true to your values.

Questions:

1. What if I don’t feel extraordinary?

2. What does the world today call extraordinary?

Let’s Pray:

Lord, give us Joseph’s strength and the lotus flower’s tenacity to bloom despite challenges. Amen.

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This reading plan is adapted from a five-day VBS for children on our website called "Extraordinary Garden." Visit us for more: https://equipandgrow.org/