A person who is humble before God realizes the greatness of God and his own smallness. He gives himself up entirely to God’s Will. When we give our will over to His, God fills our hearts with joy.
Prayers/readings for study
O Son of Man! Humble thyself before Me, that I may graciously visit thee. (Bahá’u’lláh)
Activities
Story
- The Crystal Water, a story about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Songs
- Be Like The Earth. From Ruhi Book 3.
- Happy Earth Day, from Brilliant Star Magazine. Composed by John Forster and Tom Chapin.
Drawing
- Picture 8 from Ruhi Book 3.
Drama
Act out situations that show humility / lack of humility. Discuss the difference with the children.
Reference
“Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew upon the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.” (Bahá’u’lláh)
As I looked at the topic of this lesson and then read through it, I thought it might be better titled “Humility” especially as it seems to correspond to the Ruhi lesson on that topic.
You’re absolutely right Alisa—it seems we gave this lesson the wrong title (oops!) It’s fixed now. Thanks for pointing it out!