What Was I Made For?

What Was I Made For? is a series designed to help your kid find their identity in God, who made them. Their sense of self is heavily being shaped in this phase, and with so many outside voices speaking into who they should be, it can be hard for them to focus on what’s true. This series will help your middle schooler discover that truth and give them the confidence to live authentically as the person God made them to be.

WEEK 1: You were made to be real with yourself and others. (Acts 5:1-4, Colossians 3:9-10)

WEEK 2: I am made for more than what I have. (Matthew 6:25-34)

WEEK 3: I am made for more than what I (can) do. (Colossians 1:16b)

WEEK 4: I am made for more than what others think of me. (Psalm 139:13-18)

REMEMBER THIS
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2, NLT

DO THIS
Morning Time
As your kid starts their day, ask them if there is a challenge coming up this week that you can pray with them about. Avoid the temptation to explain or minimize what they share.

Drive Time
While on the go this week, ask your kid: “What are your favorite things about some of your friends?”

Meal Time
At a meal this week, have everyone answer this question: “Tell me one good thing about you.” Encourage everyone to answer this question for themselves. If someone is stuck, ask questions to help them get to an answer.

Bed Time
Pray that you and your kid will have the courage to be authentic and honest, no matter how people may react.