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ENCOURAGING NEWS
TALKING TO GOD
Thank God for the encouragement He gives us through His word.
DIVING IN
Choose a family game that you haven't played in a while — one that you don't remember exactly how to play. Begin the game without reading the directions. At first it may seem funny, but soon the fun will wear off. When your kids express frustration and confusion, offer to read the directions. Then, play a few turns before continuing the discussion below.
GOING DEEPER
How did it feel to play the game when you didn't know what to do? When we're frustrated or confused, we often feel hopeless. On the other hand, understanding makes us feel hopeful, and hope changes our attitude toward our circumstance. When we're confused or discouraged, we can find understanding by turning to God's word. The Bible shows us the right way to live and reminds us that God is in control of our lives. His word gives us confidence and builds our hope (Romans 15:4).
TALKING TO EACH OTHER
- What is your favorite encouraging Bible verse?
- How does this verse encourage you to stay focused on something when you otherwise might want to quit?
Scripture
About this Plan
In this five-day plan, you and your children will be challenged to view difficulties and disappointments from God’s perspective—as small pieces of a much larger story that God is writing. You’ll discover how God’s power and love can be a source of hope, and how God’s word can bring light to our dark moments. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.
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