Scripture: Be still and know that I am God (D&C 101:16).
Share this story from the Friend:
Discuss what it means to be reverent:
It is more than just quietly sitting, just like the song says, it is thinking of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Being reverent is showing love and respect for God. When we are reverent we can feel the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is like the butterfly in the story. "You cannot catch a butterfly, you have to let it come to you. You don't catch reverent feeling either. It just comes to you when you are quiet. You can also feel it when you think about Jesus Christ or anything else wonderful."
Optional Activities
#1 Make a poster with the scripture D&C 101:16 printed on it. Decorate it with butterflies and display it somewhere in your home. Memorize the scripture together.
#2 Display pictures of different parts of your body and discuss how we can be reverent with each part of our body.
Head- bow head during prayers.
Eyes- look at the teacher, close your eyes during the prayer.
Ears- listen to the lessons/talks.
Mouth- using quiet voices. Be quiet when someone else is talking. Sing the songs is Primary.
Arms- fold your arms during prayers, keep your arms to yourself.
Legs/Feet- Walk in the hallways. Keep your legs still when sitting in your chair.
#3 Share the story of Moses and the Burning Bush found in Exodus 3:1-10. Here is a story from the Friend to make the story easier to understand for younger children.
Discuss that the Lord was teaching Moses to be reverent when he told him to take off his shoes. We need to be reverent when we are in Holy Places. What are some Holy Places? temple, church, home. What can we do to show reverence when we are in these places?
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