Lesson 42

Lesson Title: "Preparing for Change"

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 3 at lds.org. With Ensign, New Era, and Friend references

OBJECTIVE:

Each young woman will prepare herself to deal with change.

PREPARATION:

1. Picture 16, A Caterpillar Turning into a Butterfly. It is located at the back of the manual. If possible, make a copy of this picture for each class member.
2. Ask a guest or class member to share an experience with successful adjustment to change.
3. Assign young women to present any stories, scriptures, or quotations you wish.

ATTENTION GETTER:

Explain that a butterfly has its beginning as an egg that hatches into a caterpillar. The caterpillar forms a chrysalis and goes through a time when it seems to be resting but is actually changing rapidly. This is a period in which it is very vulnerable to forces outside itself. In the latter part of this stage, if it is exposed to too much heat its wings will not expand properly; if it dries out it will lack strength. But if all goes well, the caterpillar can become what it was always meant to be—a butterfly. Picture Display the picture of the caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Explain that like the caterpillar, we too must experience change. Change—whether external or internal, whether physical or spiritual—can make us more beautiful if it takes place in keeping with the Lord’s plan.

LESSON:

CONCLUSION:

Remind the young women that since change comes to every person’s life, they need to accept it and be prepared for it. By staying close to the Lord and recognizing that they can grow from change, they will be able to face the future without fear. Give the young women copies of the butterfly handout to help them remember that they can use change to better their lives.

HANDOUT:

MID-WEEK ACTIVITY IDEA: