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Prep
5 Minutes
Activity
5 Minutes
Lessons
3 Minutes
Total Time:
Materials
Index cards/paper, writing utensil
Overiew
Each day has its mountains (highs) and valleys (lows). Create a drawing game at mealtime to share moments from the day. Through silly prompts, teach your child that God is with us always—through the good and the bad.
Step 1
Step 1
Set-Up
Plan to eat dinner together at the table. Before dinner, write down different prompts on index cards/paper. Create enough prompts for each person to share.
Example prompts:
- Share the best part of your day in a high-pitched voice.
- Share a hard moment from your day in a low-pitched voice.
- Share a moment that made you laugh.
- Share with us something that went well. Talk as fast as you can!
- Share something that made you sad/angry/irritated. Talk as slow as you can.
Step 2
Step 2
Take Turns Drawing Cards
Once everyone is seated and ready—start the drawing game.
Say: I would love to hear about everyone’s day! Let’s play a drawing game and take turns sharing!
Allow your child to choose who goes first. Validate feelings as individuals share their moments.
Step 3
Step 3
Praise & Prayer
Say: Thank you for sharing with me! I’m so glad you can tell me about your day. I love listening to you. Our days are full of so many moments. Some moments are really good and others are really hard. Did you know that God is with us in EVERY moment?
Nothing is too hard or scary for Him. In our mountains and our valleys, God is always there. He comforts us when we’re sad and rejoices with us when we’re happy. Thank you, God, for always being with us.
Share the hope of God’s Word and pray together with your child.
Scripture Verse
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for always being with us. Through our mountains and valleys, we know You are there. Help us to feel Your presence even in the hard moments. Thank You for Your love for us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
