"LOVE" Mealtime Moments
With Valentines Day approaching I thought it would be a perfect opportunity for us to share with our kiddos what God's view of love looks like. Opposed to the worldly view of love that they see on TV, in movies, through the commercialized Valentines Day hoopla, etc. Love isn't something you do only when you feel like it, or something you do every once in a while. Love is an act of obedience, regardless of how you feel, and puts God and others before yourself. I have to admit this is one of my pet sins. I have a very difficult time loving with out my selfishness and feelings getting in the way. God seems to constantly remind me and I consistently have to repent for my selfish unloving ways. The most convicting part, aside from not being obedient in how God has called me to love, is that I portray the wrong kind of love to my daughter. So with that said, I'm excited about using these activities to share God's Word on what love truly is.
Follow this link to the Mealtime Moments from Focus on the Family, on the topic of "Love." http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual_growth_for_kids/family_mealtime_devotionals/love.aspx
There are 5 activities listed under this topic. So shoot for sitting down and eating a meal with your family at least once a week. If you can throw the 5th one in there somewhere, great!
Here are the topics of love addressed in each activity:
Eat It Up! - Who does God love? (Acts 10:34-35)
Featuring the Greatest Commandment, Part 2 - Who does God tell us to love?
(Matthew 22:37-39)
Anniversary: You First - How does God define love? (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Let's Bake! - God loves you! (Psalm 139:13-14)
Pizza Party - How are we suppose to love God? (Luke 10:27)
You can do them in whatever order you like, but some of them will need some planning beforehand. I personally think "Pizza Party" should go before "Featuring the Greatest Commandment," but that's just me. The "Let's Bake" sounds yummy, but isn't going to help me loose weight, so that may be the one we skip. Take a look for yourself and see what you think works for your family. Most of all, have fun being intentional!
Crystal (:
