As many of our KidVenture families are set to begin the familiar week known as Spring Break we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a week of relaxation and renewal. Holy Week begins this Sunday with Palm Sunday. While some of you may be off to far-off destinations there is still time to reflect upon the struggles and sacrifices Jesus made for each of us.
Take time to enjoy your family. Find some quiet time to talk and reflect on the importance each member brings to the family. How do you see God interacting in your lives? Ask your kids how they see God working in their lives and in the lives of your family members. You might be surprised by their insight.
We wish you a safe and very blessed week ahead!
Family Craft
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Prayer Bracelets by Justin Fox
Praying for each other is one of the most important things we can do. By praying for someone, we show him love and respect. God listens and honors our prayers for each other, and He invites us many times throughout the Bible to talk to Him about everything in prayer.
It's easy to forget about praying in the busy, noisy world. Create the following symbol to remind you to pray.
1. Look around hour house for some string (ribbon, yarn, and even old shoelaces will do the trick).
2. Cut the string into sections about a foot long for every member of your family.
3. Tie small knots along the string for each person in your home.
4. Have everyone wrap the string around his wrist like a bracelet.
Wear this bracelet for the entire month. When you look at a knot, let that bring to mind a family member, and lift up a prayer to God on that person's behalf. Of course there isn't a special power in the knows or bracelet; they're simple reminders to pray for those you love.
A simple prayer could go like this: "God please comfort Mom. Show her how much You love her. Lead and direct her with You wisdom and grace. Dear God, please help my brother with his math test. Reward him for all of the studying he did, and bring the answers quickly to his mind."
Plilippians 4:6 gives us a great challenge: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
