Ruth Chose to Stay
"Wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge."Ruth 1:16
Reflection
Ruth could have left and chose to stay with her mother-in-law. Family is not only who shares your blood: it is also who you choose to care for.
Prayer
God, teach me to be faithful to the people You placed near me. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- What did Ruth choose to do?
- Is family only who shares your blood?
- Who could you choose to care for?
5-minute activity
Act out Ruth and Naomi: one walks away and the other follows saying the verse. Then talk about people who became family, such as godparents or friends. Read Ruth 1:14-18.