The Tree of Grace – Meaning & Purpose
At its core, the Tree of Grace represents growth, forgiveness, and the renewing power of God’s love. In contrast to envy, which eats away at our joy (Proverbs 14:30), this tree reminds us that we are rooted in grace—and called to grow in love.
Each leaf on the tree tells a story:
A prayer of release (“Lord, help me let go of this jealousy…”)
A praise report (“Today I celebrated someone else’s win!”)
A Scripture promise (“Love envieth not.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4)
It becomes a living testimony wall—transforming envy into encouragement.
You can encourage participants to write something inside the leaf like:
A jealousy they want to surrender
A celebration of someone else’s success
A prayer for a friend they once envied
Option 1: As a Closing Activity after your “Green-Eyed Monster” drama or song, invite students to write on green leaf cutouts:
Something they’re jealous of
A prayer asking God to help Then, place the leaves onto a large tree drawn or posted on the wall.
Option 2: Ongoing Devotional Space Keep the Tree of Grace up during a series of lessons on character and faith. Let students add leaves anytime they experience growth, forgiveness, or contentment.
Option 3: Artistic Interpretation Turn it into a coloring poster or stained-glass craft—each leaf colored in as students reflect on biblical truths about jealousy, kindness, and grace.
Susan Y Nikitenko June 16th 2025© MPMBKRYSTA ANNABEN PATCOLO
