GROW IN FAITH 3 – Made for Heaven

We Are Not Made Only for This World

Opening Prayer

Lord God,
You made us for Yourself.
Help us remember that our true home is with You.
Teach us to live with heaven in our hearts.
Amen.

Part One

Our True Home

We all think about the future.

What we will do.
Where we will go.
Who we will become.

But the Bible tells us something even greater.

We were not made only for this world.

We were made for heaven.

Heaven is not just a place in the sky.

It is life with God.
It is seeing Him face to face.
It is joy that does not end.

Scripture

“For here we have no lasting city,
but we seek one that is to come.”
(Hebrews 13:14)

Think and Discuss

What do you think heaven will be like?

Why do you think God created us for more than this life?

Does remembering heaven change how we live now?

What things in this world do not last?

Listen without rushing to correct.

Part Two

Why Heaven Matters Now

If we forget heaven,
we can start living as if this life is everything.

We may worry too much about:

Popularity

Success

Having more things

Winning arguments

But if we remember heaven,
we remember what truly lasts.

Love lasts.
Kindness lasts.
Faithfulness lasts.
Truth lasts.

Our choices matter because they shape our souls.

We are not only preparing for tomorrow.

We are preparing for eternity.

Guidance for Adults

Avoid describing heaven in sentimental or imaginative detail.
Keep it simple: life with God, complete joy, nothing lacking.
Children need hope, not speculation.

Part Three

Living With Heaven in Mind

Living for heaven does not mean ignoring the world.

It means living well in it.

When we:

Forgive

Tell the truth

Pray

Choose what is right

Help others

we are growing in the kind of life that belongs to heaven.

Heaven begins in small acts of faith.

When something is difficult,
we can ask:

Will this matter in eternity?

That question helps us choose wisely.

Quiet Reflection

Sit quietly for a moment.

Imagine standing before God.

He knows everything about you
and loves you completely.

What would you want Him to see growing in your life?

Sit in silence together.

Practise This Week

Choose one:

• Do one hidden act of kindness each day.
• When upset, ask: “Will this matter in heaven?”
• Pray one short prayer for someone who is suffering.
• Thank God for the hope of eternal life.

Choose one and keep it steady.

Optional Response

Choose one:

Memory
Learn this line together:
“For here we have no lasting city.”
Repeat it slowly three times.

Write
Finish this sentence:
“I want my life to be remembered for…”

Keep it honest and simple.

Closing Prayer

Lord,
You made us for eternal life with You.
Help us remember what truly lasts.
Give us hope when life is difficult.
Keep our hearts set on heaven.
Amen.