Last week in YW our lesson was on Living Righteously Amid Pressures. What a great topic! I found this great Butterfly story at Sugardoodle (a great website for lots of YW lesson helps).
"A girl saw a caterpillar struggling to break free from its cocoon, so she decided to help it by gently peeling away the cocoon for the new butterfly. Over the next few days she watched as it came out more easily, but its body was much bigger than usual and its wings were weak and fragile. It couldn't fly. The pressure to squeeze out of the small cocoon pushes blood to the wings and completes the process of the developing butterfly. In this same way pressure and trials of faith can make us strong."
The Lord loves all of his children, wants us to succeed, and has not left us to flounder helplessly. However, he also wants us to learn from our experiences so we might have the knowledge and courage to act righteously more frequently.
Neal A. Maxwell Said “He is a loving Father who wants us to have the happiness that results not from mere innocence but from proven righteousness. Therefore, he will, at times, not deflect the harsh learning experiences that may come to each of us—even though he will help us in coping with them”
I made them these cut butterflies to take home to remember this great message. I used this great Butterfly saying I found here (I Love this site!!!) Cut out cute scrapbook paper and some cardboard in the shape of a butterfly. Glue the cardboard and scrapbook papers together then glue the sayings on. I also used a few embellishments. I love these messages and have one of these cute butterflies on my refrigerator!
Lisa...I love your blog! It looks really nice. Also, the YW are so lucky to have you, you will be so great.
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