The Big Questions for Middle SchoolersSample

Life can sometimes feel heavy. Like we’re running a race with the heaviest backpack in the world on our shoulders! We’re trying to move forward and keep going, but the weight of the world feels like it’s holding us back. Well, when we follow God, the things that slow us down or keep us from moving ahead don’t have to be carried alone. We can take everything that’s holding us back and hand it to God so that we can keep moving. God gives us the help and endurance we need to keep going, keep running, and keep following.

So, ask yourself: What do you need to take off your shoulders in order to keep running toward God?