Welcome to a touching bedtime story for 7 year olds, “The Lost Sheep.” Join a kind shepherd on his heartfelt journey to find his missing sheep and share in the love.
Chapter 1: The Shepherd and His Flock
In a peaceful valley, there lived a kind shepherd named David. David loved his sheep very much. He had a flock of one hundred fluffy, white sheep. Every day, David would lead them to green pastures and cool streams. He took care of them, making sure they were safe and happy.
One sunny morning, as David counted his sheep, he suddenly noticed something strange. “One, two, three… ninety-eight, ninety-nine,” he murmured, but when he looked again, he realized that one sheep was missing! “Oh no! Where is little Lily?” he exclaimed.
Lily was a curious sheep who loved to explore. Sometimes, she wandered off to chase butterflies or nibble on the tastiest grass. David felt a pang of worry in his heart. “I must find her!” he declared.
Without a second thought, David left the other ninety-nine sheep in a safe spot. He knew they would stay together and be okay for a little while. “I will come back soon!” he promised them. With determination in his eyes, David set off to find Lily.
Chapter 2: The Search Begins
David walked through the fields, calling out, “Lily! Where are you, my sweet sheep?” He climbed hills and crossed streams, searching everywhere he could think of. As he walked, he thought about how much he loved all his sheep, especially Lily. “She must be scared and alone,” he said softly.
After a long search, David reached a thick forest. “Lily might be hiding here,” he thought. He carefully made his way through the tall trees, listening closely. Suddenly, he heard a faint bleating sound. “Baa! Baa!” It was Lily!
David’s heart filled with joy. He hurried toward the sound, and there she was, stuck in some thorny bushes. “Oh, Lily! I found you!” he exclaimed, rushing to her side. “Don’t worry; I’m here to help you!”
Gently, David pushed aside the thorns and carefully freed Lily. She looked up at him with big, grateful eyes. “Thank you, David! I was so scared,” she said, shaking off the twigs.
“I was worried about you,” David replied, giving her a comforting hug. “Let’s go back to the flock. They’re waiting for us!”
Chapter 3: A Joyful Reunion
As David and Lily made their way back, he couldn’t help but smile. He was so happy to have found her. When they finally reached the spot where he had left the other sheep, they all bleated with joy. The ninety-nine sheep were relieved to see their friend return.
David lifted Lily onto his shoulders and called out, “Everyone, look who’s back! It’s our little Lily!” The sheep jumped around happily, celebrating her return. David felt a warm glow in his heart.
In that moment, David remembered a lesson he had learned. “Just like I searched for Lily, so does God care for each of us,” he thought. “No one is too small or too lost to be found.”
Then, David gathered all his sheep together. “Today, we learned that every sheep matters, and I will always look for you, no matter what,” he said gently. The sheep nodded, understanding how much they were loved.
As the sun began to set, painting the sky in beautiful colors, David led his flock back to the safety of their pen. He felt grateful to have all his sheep together again. That night, as they settled down, David sat quietly, watching over them.
In the peaceful night, David whispered, “No matter where we go or how lost we feel, we are always loved and never alone.” And with that comforting thought, all the sheep closed their eyes, feeling safe and cherished in their shepherd’s care.
And so, the story of the lost sheep reminds us that every person is special and loved, just like each sheep in the flock. No one is ever truly lost when there is someone looking for them.
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