Forgiving From the Heart
"Bear with one another and forgive one another."Colossians 3:13
Reflection
Forgiving can be hard, but God gives us strength for it. When we forgive, we feel lighter — like taking off a heavy backpack!
Prayer
Lord, help me truly forgive, just as You forgive me. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Why is forgiving sometimes hard?
- How does it feel when someone forgives you?
- Is there someone you need to forgive?
5-minute activity
Fill a backpack with a few heavy books and let the child wear it for a minute. Name each book after a hurt. Take them out one by one while saying "I forgive." Talk about how light it feels. Read Colossians 3:13.