It’s All In the Attitude (skit)

No matter what happens, always be thankful… 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (TLB)

 

Begin with the following skit:  Two children enter, each holding an envelope.  The first child looks disappointed, the second looks excited.

 

First child: Hey.  What are you so excited about?

Second child: Today’s my birthday and I got a card from my grandparents.

First child:  Oh really?  My birthday is this week, too, and I got a card from my grandparents.

Second child:  That’s cool.  Mine sent me some money.

First child: Yeah, mine too.

Second:  I’m going to have lots of fun spending this money.

First:  Good for you.  I don’t think I can have any fun with what they sent me.

Second:  Oh, I can’t wait.  I’m going to buy a toy or two, then maybe some candy.  Or I could rent a movie and have all my friends over.

First:  Well, invite me over, would you?  Cause I’m not going to get to go anywhere; I hardly got anything at all.

Second:  This is more money than I make in a month’s allowance.

First:  I made more than this picking my neighbor’s weeds.

Second: My grandparents must really love me.  They sent me this money just because it’s my birthday.

First:  My grandparents probably just scraped the loose change up from underneath the couch cushions.  They don’t care about me.

Second:  This is such a great gift!

First:  This is the lousiest gift.

First and Second (to each other): So how much money did you get?   (Each pulls out a bill):   Ten dollars!!!

First: Boy, by the way you were talking, I thought you got a hundred!

Second:  Well, you made it sound like you got a dime!    (Both exit). 

 

Teacher follow-up:  These two children had one thing in common—they each received the same amount of money for their birthday.  The difference between the two is their attitude.  One has an attitude of thankfulness, the other does not.  In your life, many things will happen to you, both good and bad.  No matter what happens, you can still be thankful and filled with joy.  Your attitude will make the difference.  Thankfulness is being grateful for what God and others give to you.   We have received so many wonderful things from God and others.  Let’s be thankful for all our blessings.