Wisdom

Learning From Mistakes

"He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses them will have mercy."
Proverbs 28:13

Reflection

Hiding a mistake is the foolish road; owning it is the wise one. Whoever owns it learns and moves on lighter.

Prayer

Father, give me courage to own my mistakes. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. Why is hiding a mistake foolish?
  2. What do we gain by owning it?
  3. What did you learn from a mistake?

5-minute activity

Each person shares one mistake from the week and one lesson learned from it. Celebrate the lessons with a high five. Read Proverbs 28:13.

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