Up! We Will Elevate (Week 5)Sample

Day Four - I Honour Others Welcome to this devotional for kids! Our ‘UP’ series is inspired by our ‘We Will Elevate’ DNA. We practise showing kindness to those around us and never leave anyone out. We value others the way God values us by being a good friend and listener, respecting our leaders and parents, and choosing to always see the good in others. During this series we want to truly grasp what it means to honour and elevate those around us - not just those who seem to be popular or are the most important in our lives, but to remember that God wants us to ‘take delight in honouring each other.’ That means everyone! Follow along as we truly grasp what it means to honour and elevate those around us! READ: A Hole in the Roof in any children's Bible or Matthew 9:1-8. We can use our words to bring honour and value to others! ASK: Do you know that your words are so important? The Bible teaches us that we can either use our words to speak kindness and build someone up, or they can be used to tear down so we need to be so careful about the words that we use to speak over one another. When you talk, do not say harmful things. But say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will help those who listen to you. (Ephesians 4:29 ICB) What can you say to others today that will help them to become stronger? Is there anyone that you enjoy helping in School? What about at home, how can you bring helpful words into your home? REMEMBER: Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other. (Romans 12:10) SAY: Jesus, you show us how to be kind, No greater love will we find. Your deep love that gives us great value, Growing us as we learn more about you. Our friend, our saviour, our kind teacher, Helping us see the good in each other.