Up! We Will Elevate (Week 4) Vzorec

Day Two—I Am a Good Listener 

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—and 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

The friends in this story had taken time to really listen to the needs of their friend who could not walk. How amazing it is when we have friends who truly listen to us! We can also be good listeners to our friends. 

ASK:

Do you know that God is always listening to you? He listens to you as you go through your day; He knows your every need; and He also loves it when you talk with Him, too. 

How much of a good listener do you think you really are?

How do you feel when someone isn’t really listening to you as you speak? 

In the same way that we want to be listened to, it is so important to also listen to others. Being a good friend is very much about being a good listener. As we listen to people, we hear of their needs; we also hear about how awesome they are, and we can encourage them, too! How will we ever be a good friend if we don’t listen first? 

Let’s not be too quick to be the ones talking all the time. Practise listening to your friends, family and teachers today. 

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.