Thinking Before Speaking
"He who guards his mouth preserves his life."Proverbs 13:3
Reflection
A spoken word does not come back. Counting to three before answering has prevented a lot of trouble in the history of the world.
Prayer
God, guard my mouth today. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Why can't a spoken word come back?
- What helps you think before you speak?
- When did speaking too fast cause trouble?
5-minute activity
Play "count to three": ask the child tricky questions, and they must count to three silently before every answer. Talk about how pausing helps. Read Proverbs 13:3.