Truth With Care
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend."Proverbs 27:6
Reflection
A friend who only ever agrees is not much help. Someone who loves you has the courage to say the truth, even when it stings.
Prayer
God, give me courage to speak truth with love. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Is a friend who always agrees helpful?
- How can we tell the truth kindly?
- When did a friend's honesty help you?
5-minute activity
Practice the "sandwich": say something kind, then the hard truth, then something encouraging. Role-play a few situations with the child. Read Proverbs 27:5-6 and Ephesians 4:15.