Dinnertime DevotionsSample

Who Cares?

Sometimes life is not fair. Maybe you have been blamed for something that wasn’t your fault. Or someone has made fun of you for the way you look. You might have embarrassed yourself playing sports. Perhaps people in your family are fighting and it makes you sad. There are a lot of things that can upset you.

Guess what? Jesus has made a promise to always be with us. He sent the Holy Spirit, our helper, to whisper to us when things go wrong and remind us that we are loved.

Prayer: God, when we feel really upset, please let us hear your Holy Spirit reminding us of your great promises. Thank you that you watch over us, and you care about us deeply.

Activity: Ask each person around the table if there is anything that is making them sad or upset right now. Take some time to hear each concern and pray for those who need comfort.

Did you know... 

African elephants live in herds. Elephant moms get help with their babies and young calves from the very moment they are born. In these caring communities, older elephants show younger elephants how to live and what to eat; they slow down when the young elephants can’t walk as quickly, and they help new moms figure out how to take care of their young. There is no lack of comfort and support in the caring elephant world.