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Lila Learns to Listen

Lila the little lamb loved to leap and play, but at bedtime, she liked to hear Mama sheep say, 'Let's read the Bible, my dear, it's full of wisdom we hold near.'

Fluffy, white lamb with bright, curious eyes, and a cozy, woolly coat is a fluffy, white lamb bouncing around a green meadow at sunset, with her Soft, gentle sheep with warm, kind eyes, and a nurturing presence by her side holding a big book.

As the story of Noah's ark started to flow, Lila's ears perked up, ready to know. 'The animals listened and followed the cue, Noah's good listening saved them, it's true!'

Fluffy, white lamb with bright, curious eyes, and a cozy, woolly coat sits with her Mama on a cozy patch of grass, surrounded by playful animals, as they listen to the story of Noah's ark from a big colorful book.

With wide eyes, Lila learned about David and Goliath, how good listening helped David's aim be just right. 'He listened to God and aimed with all might, his slingshot flew true, oh what a sight!'

Fluffy, white lamb with bright, curious eyes, and a cozy, woolly coat and Mama sit in the warm glow of the moonlight, reading about David and Goliath, while Fluffy, white lamb with bright, curious eyes, and a cozy, woolly coat snuggles closer to her Mama.

Now the story of Jonah was delightfully fun, Lila giggled as Mama said, 'Jonah, good listening brought you back in the sun!' 'He listened to God, from the belly of a whale, good listening saved him, without fail.'

Fluffy, white lamb with bright, curious eyes, and a cozy, woolly coat is rolling with laughter as Mama recounts the adventures of Jonah, illustrated with vibrant images in the big book.

At the end of the tales, in a sweet lullaby, Mama sheep softly sings, 'Listen to God's words, little one, and you'll grow up wise, just like the sun.'

Fluffy, white lamb with bright, curious eyes, and a cozy, woolly coat snuggles in her cozy bed, with Mama tucking her in, surrounded by the soft glow of star-shaped nightlights.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Lila felt when she heard the stories from the Bible?
  • Why is it important to listen to others and follow God's words?
  • What can we learn about good listening from Lila's bedtime learning adventure?

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