A Promise of Adoption
"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God."1 John 3:1
Reflection
Not merely forgiven: a child. God did not want employees, He wanted family. That is your new name.
Prayer
Father, thank You for calling me Your child. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- What is the difference between being forgiven and being a child?
- How does it feel to know you are God's child?
- How does a parent care for a child?
5-minute activity
The child makes a name badge with their name and, underneath, "child of God." Wear it during dinner and talk about what that new name means. Read 1 John 3:1.