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Experience: God is Love
It seems like we never lack opportunities to teach our children what God's love looks like in action, but it's easy to let those teachable moments slip away without recognizing them. Here are some possibilities:
- Your child comes home upset because someone has been mean to him/her at school. Talk about how much you love him and God loves him. Then talk about how much God loves the mean person. Talk about how God might want them to respond to the person, in love.
- Your child disobeys you. Discipline her, but make sure you communicate how much you love her and how much God loves her. Kids don't always like to hear it at the time, but it will leave a lasting impression on their hearts and minds! The better we are at disciplining in love, the better they will understand the fact that God loves them, even when He has to discipline them.
- When you see a homeless person, ask if you and your child could buy him/her something to eat. Go buy some food or take them to a restaurant. Don't forget to talk to them about God's love!!
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"We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love." 1 John 4:16, Discover God Bible (NLT)