Kiernan's talk on Doing Hard Things

 

Hello, my name is Kiernan and my talk is about being able to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

I want to tell a story. Once upon a time there was a little boy name Will. In Will’s backyard was a big rock garden with huge rocks. All the children loved to climb the rocks. For them, it was like mountain climbing because the rocks were so big and they were so small.

One day 7-year-old Will was scrambling up and down with very quickly, but his younger brother, James, who was only 4 at the time, was having a hard time. The rocks were so large compared to his little 4-year-old body. Now, James did not want to give up, but he was making no progress, and his hands were getting scratched from his attempts. His knees got banged every time he slid back down a rock.

His brother Will was watching him. As he saw his little brother’s struggle, he stepped up and said, "You can do it, James. Keep trying. You can do it. I know you can."

With these words, James made one more attempt, and got himself to the top. The boys played at the top for a while. When James decided he'd had enough and started to climb down, Will heard James quietly whisper to himself when his foot started to slip, "I can do it. I can do it." And he did.

In our lives, there are many things that can be like big rocks that are hard to climb. Some rocks might be bigger than others. Some rocks that we might have to face would be getting hurt or getting sick. Or perhaps having a hard time learning something new at school. Sometimes a big rock we may have to climb is feeling lonely or scared.

Just like this story, we have a big brother who is there to help us. Jesus Christ is our big brother. He will help us climb all the big rocks in our life. He is there to cheer for us and to help us when we are afraid.

Once there was a time when I had a nightmare that was very scary. I said a prayer and I felt better right away. I knew that the power of God could help me not feel upset because He can do anything.

I want to read a scripture. Phillipians 4:13  says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

I am so thankful to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ who always help me. I know that they love me and are there for me no matter what.

I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.