How to See God in Middle SchoolSample

After I graduated high school, I started helping with my church’s middle school group. At first, it didn’t feel like a big deal—just setting up chairs, leading small group discussions, and playing ridiculous icebreaker games. But week after week, I saw how even the smallest actions—listening to a student who had a bad day, remembering their name, or simply showing up—made an impact. I realized that faithfulness isn’t about waiting for a huge moment. It’s about choosing to reflect God in everyday things.

Maybe that looks like being patient with your sibling, encouraging a friend, or choosing self-control when you’re frustrated. The Fruits of the Spirit—Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control—are ways we show God’s love to the world.

Pick one Fruit of the Spirit to focus on this week. Ask God to help you live it out in small, everyday moments. Faithfulness in the small things matters more than you think!