Opening Prayer
Ask your child if she/he would like to lead the family's prayer time. If not, pray a simple prayer and ask them to recite The Lord's Prayer when you are finished. Be sure to tell them that prayer is talking to God and that they can talk to God anytime about anything.
SCRIPTURE READING
This Week's Verse to Remember
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. [Psalm 51:10]
This Week's BIG Word - "CONSECRATION"
To set oneself apart from the world and devote oneself completely to God.
REVIEW
Take a few minutes to watch and review the video about David's prayer for forgiveness.
FOR THE HIGH SCHOOLERS
Read Matthew 15:18-20
Examine the trash can in the picture. Is there anything here that you would eat? Of course not. Because it's garbage. Even if this can was filled with your favorite foods, you probably still would not want to eat it because it is in a trash can. And as long as you fill a trash can with trash, everything in it will be trash.
How do you think our minds are like a can?
What can you put in your mind to help keep it clean?
How can God help you clear out the garbage and fill your mind with good thin