Rejoice & Refresh – a 2 Corinthians 7 Craft

Materials Needed:

• Glass jar
• Paint (optional)
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Decorative paper or fabric
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pen or marker
• Bible

Instructions:

1. Begin by reading 2 Corinthians 7 from the Bible to understand the context and message of the chapter.
2. Take the glass jar and paint it with a color of your choice, or leave it clear.
3. Cut out a piece of decorative paper or fabric that is approximately the size of the jar lid.
4. Glue the decorative paper or fabric onto the lid of the jar.
5. Using the pen or marker, write the words "Rejoice & Refresh" on the top of the jar lid.
6. Cut out small pieces of paper and write down things that bring you joy or things that you are thankful for.
7. Fold the pieces of paper and place them inside the jar.
8. Whenever you need a pick-me-up or a reminder to be thankful, open the jar and read the pieces of paper inside.
9. Take a moment to reflect on the message of 2 Corinthians 7 and the importance of rejoicing in the midst of trials and hardships.

Optional:

• Personalize the craft by painting the jar with designs or images that are meaningful to you.
• Use different colors of paper to represent different categories of things you are thankful for (e.g. family, friends, health, etc.).
• Make multiple jars and give them as gifts to friends or family members who could use some encouragement.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." – Romans 15:13 (NIV)