LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
CHOOSE THE RIGHT Mind Power wheel
OBJECTIVE. To help the children keep their thoughts and actions pure.
ACTIVITY:
Tell children that with this wheel they can learn to develop “wheelie” good thoughts. Ask children to take turns turning the wheel and reading the scripture that tells them how to keep their thoughts clean and pure.
TO MAKE:
1. Print out the Mind Power wheel for each youth on cardstock (in color or black-and-white to color).
2. Cut the hair around the face (to style for boys) and leave the hair for girls.
3. Cut the window out at the top of the head.
4. Attach the wheel on the back of the head by placing a metal fastener or button brad through the center dots.
To make a button brad, sew two buttons together on opposite sides (threading the thread through the same holes to attach the head to the wheel).
THOUGHT TREAT Sweet and Sour “Thought” Treats. Share and compare frosted cupcakes with the gospel of Jesus Christ (that is so sweet), and sour pickles with the bitterness that comes from thoughts and actions that are not pure. Tell youth that their thoughts grow sweeter as they learn about the gospel and choose the right.
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE CARD: Help children Search and Ponder this scripture card by filling in the blanks. PRINT this 5 x 7 scripture card from the pdf included with the above activity. You can punch the two holes on the left and tie a ribbon to attach cards or use two metal rings to connect cards.
3 Nephi 14:16-19
“Ye shall know them by their __ __ __ __ __ __. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every __ __ __ __ tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth __ __ __ __ fruit, neither a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth __ __ __ forth good fruit is __ __ __ __ down, and cast into the fire.”
. . . Review the enrichment activity 3, for which the above activity illustrates.
SCRIPTURES:
The first three are on the wheel.
Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Job 42:2 “I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”
MORE SCRIPTURES
Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Mark 5:36 “Be not afraid, only believe.”
Proverbs 3:4-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Job 42:2 “I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”
Philippians 4:8“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
James 1:6 “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering . . .”
WHAT INSPIRES US TO HAVE THIS “MIND POWER”?
– a favorite scripture
– an uplifting song
– nature
– prayer
Example from the scriptures:
King David, the same who defeated Goliath, was faced with temptation, and he chose to act on the temptations that led to multiple bad choices. David desired to have Bathsheba, who was married to Uriah. He acted on this temptation, which led to the decision to place Uriah on the front lines of the battle so he would be killed. When Uriah was killed, David took Bathsheba as his wife.
2 Samuel 11:27 “But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord.”
Because of the bad choices David made, the Lord was not pleased with what he had done. David had tried to hide his sins, but he could not hide them from God.
Later, David is confronted by Nathan the prophet who knows the sins David committed. David recognizes that he could not hide his sins from God, and he faces the consequences of his actions.
BEYOND BIBLE (Here are D&C & Book of Mormon scriptures (to have power of spirit and mind and trust in God):
Doctrine & Covenants 6:36 “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
TRUSTING IN GOD:
• 2 Nephi 4:34 — Trust in the Lord.
“O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever.”
• 2 Nephi 22:2 — Have confidence in God.
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid.”
• Alma 36:3 — Trust God in difficult times.
“Whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions.”
• Mosiah 7:33 — Trust the Lord and serve Him.
“Trust in God; trust that he is, and that he has all wisdom, and all power.”
THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT:
• 2 Nephi 32:5 — The Holy Ghost shows us what to do.
“For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.”
• Alma 5:46 — The Spirit helps us know the truth.
Alma explains that he learned the truth through fasting and prayer and through the Holy Spirit.
• Moroni 10:5 — The Holy Ghost teaches us truth.
“And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”
• Helaman 5:12 — Build your life on Jesus Christ.
“It is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation.”
THE POWER OF YOUR MIND AND THOUGHTS:
• 2 Nephi 9:39 — Choose spiritual thoughts and actions.
“To be spiritually-minded is life eternal.”
• Mosiah 4:30 — Watch your thoughts, words, and deeds.
“Watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds.”
This is a wonderful scripture for teaching children and youth that what we think can influence what we say and do.
• Alma 37:36–37 — Turn to God in everything.
“Let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord.”
This passage teaches us to counsel with the Lord in all our doings and trust Him to direct us for good.
• 2 Nephi 31:20 — Press forward with faith.
“Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.”
