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Use your child’s messy room as an opportunity to explain how Jesus helps calm the storms inside us — while also getting your child’s toys and clothes put away.
Step 1
Step 1
Start the Game
Say: We’re going to play a game to get your room cleaned! I’m going to set a timer for three minutes, and in that time, we’re going to get as many toys/clothes put away as possible. But we have to work together. Ready?
Step 2
Step 2
Clean the Room
Work with your child to get as many belongings put away in the three minutes as possible. If there’s more to be done after the three minutes, set the timer again.
Step 3
Step 3
Praise & Prayer
When the room is clean, thank your child for helping.
Say: Thank you for helping to clean your room! You know, Jesus can do this for us, too — but on the inside. Sometimes it can feel like there’s a tornado of hurt, sadness and confusion going on in our minds and hearts. But Jesus can help us. This doesn’t mean everything magically goes away, but He can provide peace and comfort when we need it most.
Share the hope of God’s Word and pray together with your child.
Scripture Verse
“I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, our world and our hearts can be filled with so much pain and hurt. Please fill us with Your peace. Heal our hearts with Your perfect love. In Jesus’ name, amen.
