Scripture Union Assembly
Good Morning School, today’s Assembly will be conducted by the students of Scripture Union. The scripture portion will be read by Rizpah Samson The inspirational reading will be shared by Shenese Saldanha The prayer will be recited by Naysa Shere
Today’s Scripture portion is taken from 1st Corinthians Chapter 10 :Verse 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Inspirational Reading :The Importance of Struggle
This story is about a man who one day while walking, came across a butterfly cocoon. He stopped to admire the cocoon and realized that the butterfly inside was trying to hatch.
The man waited for hours as the butterfly struggled to emerge from its cocoon. Suddenly, the butterfly stopped moving and it appeared to be stuck.
The man felt bad for the butterfly and decided to help. He got a pair of scissors and began free the butterfly ofits cocoon.After he was done cutting, the butterfly easily emerged from the cocoon and fell to the ground. The butterfly was swollen and its wings weren’t fully developed.
The man didn’t think much of it and waited patiently for the butterfly to flap its wings and fly away. Unfortunately, it never happened.The butterfly wasn’t able to fly because it hadn’t fully developed before emerging from its cocoon. The man didn’t understand that butterfliesneed to fight and struggle their own way out of their cocoons.
Nature designed them this way. When they struggle and squeeze their way out of their cocoons, they force fluid from their body into their wings which prepares them to fly. It’s all a part of the process. Despite the man’s good intentions, the butterfly was now unable to fly and would live the rest of its life confined to the ground.
Reflection The struggles and challenges in our lives make us stronger and more resilient.
They can also help to shape our character and resolve. Every time we are able to face a challenge and overcome it, we shape our self-image and strengthen our selfesteem. Without struggles, we wouldn’t evolve and grow as human beings. We need struggles to keep us vigilant and strong. If life were easy, it would be stale and boring. That’s why it’s important to always be seeking new challenges.
Let us Pray: Our Heavenly Gracious Father we are ever so grateful to you for the gift of life.Dear Lord,we are not consumed because of Thy tender mercies which is new for each one of every morning. Dear Father, enable us to understand that Thy ways are not our ways and all things work together for good for all those who love and trust You. We commit all our plans, decisions and thoughts in Your precious hand.We ask this prayer in the name of Lord Jesus Christ.Amen.
Let us continue with the Lord’s prayer.
Kindly stand to attention for the School Song