Jesus cries when He sees how sad Mary and Martha are because their brother, Lazarus, died.
MEMORY VERSE
"A friend loves you all the time."
Proverbs 17:17, NCV
Engagement Questions
Who is always a good friend?
What makes you feel sad?
Prayer
"Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our friend when we're sad. Knowing that Jesus loves us all the time is the best feeling! 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]! Let's think of how we can be a good friend today. Hmm...I know one way Jesus is a good friend. Jesus loves us all the time!"
Drive Time
While on the go, talk about things that make you feel sad. Maybe being sick or missing a family member makes you sad. Then talk about how Jesus was a good friend to Mary and Martha when they were sad. Jesus went to visit them and was sad with them.
Cuddle Time
Cuddle with your child and pray: "Dear God, thank You for giving [name of child] and me a good friend like Jesus that we can talk to when we are sad."
Bath Time
Add dolls or plastic animals to bath time. Pretend with your child that the toys are sad. Say: "Oh no! [Name of toy] is feeling sad. What would a good friend do?" Talk about how Jesus was a good friend to Mary and Martha when they were sad. Jesus went to them and was sad with them.
Resilience is getting back up when
something gets you down.
Bible Story
Slow to Anger
James 1:19
When you're angry, talk to God.
MEMORY VERSE
Be strong, all you who put your hope in the LORD. Never give up.
Psalm 31:24, NIrV
Engagement Questions
What do you do when you feel angry?
What is something you can try differently this week?
How can knowing when you're angry, talk to God be helpful for you?
Prayer
"Dear God, thank You for my friends! Please remind me that You are always with me. When I'm angry, help me make wise choices and be slow to get angry. I love You, and pray these things in Jesus' name. Amen."
ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER
Morning Time
As your kid starts their day, tell them about something they said to you or someone else that was meaningful.
Drive Time
While on the go, ask your kid: "Who is someone who makes you feel better when you're angry?"
Meal Time
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: "What is something that has made you angry lately? Who do you talk to about it? Is it easy or hard for you to talk to God about it?"
Bed Time
Pray for each other: "God, help us to talk to You first when we're angry. You want us to talk to You about anything-even about the things that make us mad."
