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Q & A
Q: Why should we always have to rescue our friends when they get in trouble?
A: God says that we should help those who are in trouble, even our enemies. That's what it means to love, and it's how we can show others God's love. You can help your friends when they are in trouble. That's being a very good friend to them. However, there's a limit to what you can do - parents and other adults may need to help. You shouldn't lie for friends or make excuses for them. Sometimes letting friends learn to solve their own problems is the best thing to do. Read John 15:13: "The greatest love is shown when people lay down their lives for their friends."
Pray together, thanking God for friends, and asking for wisdom in being the best kind of friend to them, and making wise choices in choosing friends and being a friend.
Q: Why should we always have to rescue our friends when they get in trouble?
A: God says that we should help those who are in trouble, even our enemies. That's what it means to love, and it's how we can show others God's love. You can help your friends when they are in trouble. That's being a very good friend to them. However, there's a limit to what you can do - parents and other adults may need to help. You shouldn't lie for friends or make excuses for them. Sometimes letting friends learn to solve their own problems is the best thing to do. Read John 15:13: "The greatest love is shown when people lay down their lives for their friends."
Pray together, thanking God for friends, and asking for wisdom in being the best kind of friend to them, and making wise choices in choosing friends and being a friend.
Unequally Yoked
Help your children understand that non-Christians have different goals and purposes in life than Christians have. To illustrate this point, you'll need a ping pong ball or other small, light ball, slips of paper, pencil, yard or masking tape. Prepare in advance by writing "A" or "B" on all the slips of paper (4-5 of each), fold and place them in a cup. Use the yarn or masking tape to create two equally sized circles on the floor, marked A and B. Have family members divide into pairs or trios. Ask each person to draw a slip of paper and look at it without letting anyone see it. Explain that the goal is to blow the ball into the circle which matches the letter you just drew. You've got to work with your partner(s) to blow the ball into the circle, but don't tell which circle you're working toward. Let the first pair try the activity. If they both drew the same, they'll quickly blow the ball into the appropriate circle. Otherwise, they'll be working against each other. After everyone has had a turn, form new groups and play again. Ask: When was it easier for you to get the ball into your goal? What made the task more difficult? Share: When we drew different letters, we weren't working together, we were working against each other. Read II Corinthians 6:14-16. Ask: What does it mean to be yoked to someone? How is our game like friendships? How do our friends help us toward our goal of being like God or can lead us away from our goal? Close in prayer, asking God for wisdom in choosing healthy friendships and in being a good friend to others.
Help your children understand that non-Christians have different goals and purposes in life than Christians have. To illustrate this point, you'll need a ping pong ball or other small, light ball, slips of paper, pencil, yard or masking tape. Prepare in advance by writing "A" or "B" on all the slips of paper (4-5 of each), fold and place them in a cup. Use the yarn or masking tape to create two equally sized circles on the floor, marked A and B. Have family members divide into pairs or trios. Ask each person to draw a slip of paper and look at it without letting anyone see it. Explain that the goal is to blow the ball into the circle which matches the letter you just drew. You've got to work with your partner(s) to blow the ball into the circle, but don't tell which circle you're working toward. Let the first pair try the activity. If they both drew the same, they'll quickly blow the ball into the appropriate circle. Otherwise, they'll be working against each other. After everyone has had a turn, form new groups and play again. Ask: When was it easier for you to get the ball into your goal? What made the task more difficult? Share: When we drew different letters, we weren't working together, we were working against each other. Read II Corinthians 6:14-16. Ask: What does it mean to be yoked to someone? How is our game like friendships? How do our friends help us toward our goal of being like God or can lead us away from our goal? Close in prayer, asking God for wisdom in choosing healthy friendships and in being a good friend to others.
Choose to Be Happy
We can choose our attitude regardless of circumstances. Choose to be happy. You will need a pumpkin and some paper and markers. Read Philippians 4:11 - paraphrase: I have learned to be happy whatever the circumstances. If I have what I want or if I don't, I have learned to be happy. If I am hungry or full, sick or well, I have learned that with Jesus as my friend, I can be happy. Clean out the inside of the pumpkin. Draw four different mouths on a piece of paper. Make sure one is happy and one is sad. Draw four noses, four sets of eyes and four sets of ears on separate pieces of paper. Let the child choose which mouth, nose, eyes and ears he / she wants on the pumpkin. If the child is old enough to draw, then they can draw the face they choose on the pumpkin. Cut the face out of the pumpkin. Discuss that in the same way we choose whether the pumpkin will be happy or sad, we can also choose if we will be happy or sad. Close in prayer, asking God to help us choose to be happy in any circumstances and know that He is in control of all things.
We can choose our attitude regardless of circumstances. Choose to be happy. You will need a pumpkin and some paper and markers. Read Philippians 4:11 - paraphrase: I have learned to be happy whatever the circumstances. If I have what I want or if I don't, I have learned to be happy. If I am hungry or full, sick or well, I have learned that with Jesus as my friend, I can be happy. Clean out the inside of the pumpkin. Draw four different mouths on a piece of paper. Make sure one is happy and one is sad. Draw four noses, four sets of eyes and four sets of ears on separate pieces of paper. Let the child choose which mouth, nose, eyes and ears he / she wants on the pumpkin. If the child is old enough to draw, then they can draw the face they choose on the pumpkin. Cut the face out of the pumpkin. Discuss that in the same way we choose whether the pumpkin will be happy or sad, we can also choose if we will be happy or sad. Close in prayer, asking God to help us choose to be happy in any circumstances and know that He is in control of all things.
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Seek the Truth
Two boys are running all over the house, carefully following complex instructions on the "truth treasure map." An earlier map contained a few simple instructions that were much easier to follow. But the "false treasure box" left something to be desired. It was empty. They hope for a better result with map #2: Walk 16 paces into the front family room, spin around 7 times, walk down the stairs, run backwards to the other side of the room, try and get around Dad, and climb under the table. The boys are laughing at themselves, complaining to Mom but having a ball. After 20 minutes of treasure hunting, they finally reach the "truth treasure box." Little hands open the lid, delighted at finding a nice selection of their favorite treats. Just like life, sometimes it's easier to follow what is false, but it's always better to seek and follow the truth. Read Proverbs 2 about the hidden treasure of God's truth, and teach the slogan: "It's best for you to seek what's true."
Two boys are running all over the house, carefully following complex instructions on the "truth treasure map." An earlier map contained a few simple instructions that were much easier to follow. But the "false treasure box" left something to be desired. It was empty. They hope for a better result with map #2: Walk 16 paces into the front family room, spin around 7 times, walk down the stairs, run backwards to the other side of the room, try and get around Dad, and climb under the table. The boys are laughing at themselves, complaining to Mom but having a ball. After 20 minutes of treasure hunting, they finally reach the "truth treasure box." Little hands open the lid, delighted at finding a nice selection of their favorite treats. Just like life, sometimes it's easier to follow what is false, but it's always better to seek and follow the truth. Read Proverbs 2 about the hidden treasure of God's truth, and teach the slogan: "It's best for you to seek what's true."