I Help My Family

God Loves Me  ·  Proverbs 17:17; Galatians 6:2

Helping is how I show love.

What are some ways you help your family at home? Maybe picking up toys, or giving a hug, or bringing something to someone? Helping seems small. But the Bible says it is one of the most important things we can do.

The Bible says: 'A friend loves at all times.'

At all times. Not just when it is easy. Not just when you feel like it. All times.

Paul wrote: 'Carry each other's heavy loads. And in this way you follow the law of Christ.'

Carry each other's loads. That means: when something is heavy for someone else, come alongside and help carry it.

You are part of a family. And families carry things together.

Can you flex your arms like you're very strong? Strong!

You have those arms for a reason. To carry, to help, to hold, to hug.

Helping your family might look like: Picking up something without being asked. Giving a hug when someone is tired. Being gentle with a baby or a pet. Saying 'I'll help you' when someone struggles.

These are small things. But they add up to something very beautiful.

A family that helps each other is full of love.

And that is exactly what God made families for.

Prayer

Let's pray. Repeat after me:
Dear God,
Help me to be a helper.
Help me to love my family
by helping them.
We love you!
Amen.

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