Sadness

SUMMARY: Trouble is a part of life. When trouble comes, it can have a very big effect on our spirits. Sometimes we may find ourselves being overwhelmed with sadness when things are going wrong. God does not want us to be overwhelmed with sadness and negative emotion. Jesus said that He came to give us life, full and abundant. He wants to restore our joy when we are sad and depressed. In this lesson, the children will learn from David’s time in the cave of Adullam. Running for his life, even in the cave hiding from King Saul, David learned how to “encourage himself in the Lord.” When we need joy, we can call on God for help! He will help us deal with the emotion of sadness.