Words at Home
"A soft answer turns away wrath."Proverbs 15:1
Reflection
Shouting back grows the fire; answering softly puts it out. That is one of the most useful tips in the Bible for anyone living with other people.
Prayer
Lord, guard my mouth when I am angry. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- What happens when we shout back?
- What is a soft answer?
- How can we practice it at home?
5-minute activity
Role-play: the grown-up pretends to be grumpy and the child practices answering softly. Then switch roles. Talk about how the soft answer cooled things down. Read Proverbs 15:1.