Grow through Everyday Challenges · Chapter 12

Schoolwork Sport and Doing Your Best

Chapter summary

Twelve-year-old Sam struggles with maths and wonders whether his disappointing progress means he prayed wrongly. He tells his teacher exactly where he is stuck; she provides step-by-step help and a reminder card. At home, short work periods, breaks and his dad’s encouragement to stop for sleep give him a workable approach rather than instant success. The chapter separates personal worth from marks or team selection. Serving God through honest effort includes suitable learning support, revision, practice and rest; prayer does not guarantee results. Readers choose one manageable starting task, explain their specific difficulty to a teacher, coach or caregiver, and plan breaks and a sensible stopping time.

Bible readings (NKJV)

• Colossians 3:23–24
• James 1:5
• Mark 6:31