Elijah and a woman trust God, and God makes the oil and flour not run out.
MEMORY VERSE
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart."
Proverbs 3:5, NIV
Engagement Questions
Who's got it?
What food do you like to eat?
Prayer
"Dear God, thank You for loving us so much. Thank You for taking care of us and giving us things to eat. Help us remember that we can trust You no matter what. Nothing is bigger or more powerful than You! We love You, God! In Jesus' name. Amen."
ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER
Morning Time
When you go into your child's room, cuddle them and say: "Good morning, [child's name]! Do you know why today is a GREAT day? God loves you, and God loves me!"
Drive Time
While on the go, ask: "If you could have one food never run out, what would it be?" Talk about how God made the oil and flour not run out for Elijah, the woman, and her son so they could make bread to eat.
Cuddle Time
Cuddle with your child and pray: "Dear God, sometimes things happen that make us feel sad or mad, worried or afraid. Thank You that we can trust You no matter what. Happy or sad, You love us, and You've got it!"
Bath Time
Add toy food items and toy dishes to bath time. Ask your child to pretend they are a chef and cook food. While you play together, talk about how Elijah and the woman trusted God for their food and how God made their food not run out!
Generosity is making someone's
day by giving something away.
Bible Story
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
2 Corinthians 9:7
Give with a good attitude.
MEMORY VERSE
Every good and perfect gift is from God.
James 1:17a, NIrV
Engagement Questions
How does it make you feel when someone smiles at you?
How do you feel when you give?
When is it difficult to give with a good attitude?
Prayer
"Dear God, thank You for all of the good things You give us. Please help us to see all of those good things-big and small. Help us to share them with others, and with a good attitude! We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus' name. Amen."
ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER
Morning Time
As your kid starts their day, compliment them on a time when they chose to have a good attitude about something that was challenging.
Drive Time
While on the go, ask your kid: "Who is someone you think has a good attitude about things? Why do you think that?"
Meal Time
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: "How does it make you feel when you give to others?"
Bed Time
Pray for each other: "God, may we always give with a good attitude. You have given us so much, and we thank You for the chance to give back some of what You have given us to be a part of the good things You are doing."
