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March 2020 - Monthly Elementary Parent Cue

WEEK ONE
MATTHEW 18:21-35
Unmerciful Servant

SAY THIS:

Forgive others because
God forgives you.

WEEK TWO
LUKE 19:1-10
Zacchaeus

SAY THIS:

When you forgive others,
it can change them.

WEEK THREE
MATTHEW 5:1-2; 23-24
Jesus Teaches on Forgiveness

SAY THIS:

Take the first step to
forgive others.

WEEK FOUR
LUKE 15:11-24
The Story of the Lost Son

SAY THIS:

Everyone needs
to be forgiven.

WEEK FIVE
LUKE 15:21-32
Father and Older Brother

SAY THIS:

When you don't forgive,
you miss out.

REMEMBER THIS:

"Put up with one another.
Forgive one another if you are
holding something against someone.
Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you."
COLOSSIANS 3:13, NIrV

FORGIVENESS:
DECIDING THAT SOMEONE WHO HAS
WRONGED YOU DOESN'T HAVE TO PAY

DO THIS:

MORNING TIME

If you are making your child's breakfast or lunch, grab a sharpie and pick an item that you can write the word, "forgive" on. A banana peel, bag of chips, or a granola bar. When you are saying good-bye, tell them you put a secret message in their breakfast or lunch and to be on the lookout for it!

DRIVE TIME

Grab a special treat through the drive through and ask your child, "Is there anyone at school, home, or church that you need to forgive or that needs forgiveness from you?" Remind them that everyone needs to be forgiven and tell them about a time you had to choose forgiveness or when someone forgave you. Forgiveness can be as sweet as the treat you are enjoying, so don't miss out—go for it!

MEAL TIME

Q&A for Parents: What's the biggest restoration project (e.g. room makeover, house flip, etc.) you've ever taken on?
Q&A for Kids: What's the biggest thing someone's ever forgiven you for doing? How did you feel before and after?

BED TIME

God says that loving others means making the first move. Whether you need to be forgiven or whether you need to forgive, if something is wrong between you and someone else, you need to take a step to make things right. You might even say that choosing to make peace with others through forgiveness is one of the best gifts you can give God! Pray that God will help you make the first move to forgive.

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