Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “Wisdom For Kids: Cherishing Family Bonds”
DAILY BREAD – DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN
EASTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Title: Wisdom for Kids: Cherishing Family Bonds
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.” Proverbs 17:25
Imagine a family as a beautiful garden filled with love, trust, and joy. Just like plants need care to grow, families need attention and wisdom to flourish. The Bible teaches us that foolish choices can bring sadness to our parents, like when we don’t listen, make unwise decisions, or choose the wrong path.
Now, being “foolish” doesn’t always mean getting bad grades or forgetting your homework (although those things can sometimes bring a frown to Mom and Dad’s faces!). It’s also about making choices that hurt others, ignoring good advice, or letting silly things control you.
Think about a stubborn goat in the middle of a road and refusing to cross the road even though everyone tells him it’s not safe. He might think he’s being smart, but all he’s doing is causing trouble for himself and maybe even making the owner worried. Just like that goat, when we choose foolishness, we might think we’re having fun or being independent, but really, we’re just causing trouble for ourselves and our loved ones. We wouldn’t want to see Mom and Dad’s smiles replaced with sighs, would we?
But, don’t worry! God’s Word is here to guide us towards making wise choices and nurturing strong family bonds. Here are a few ways you can apply this wisdom in your daily life:
- Listen and Learn: Pay attention to your parents’ advice and teachings. They have valuable experiences that can guide you on the right path.
- Choose Wisely: Think before you act. Consider the consequences of your decisions, and always strive to make choices that bring joy and honor to your family.
- Show Love and Respect: Treat your parents with love and respect. Simple acts of kindness, like helping around the house or saying a kind word, can bring immense joy to their hearts.
Remember, God wants us to have joyful and loving families. By seeking wisdom and making wise choices, we can contribute to the happiness of our parents and strengthen the bonds within our families. Let’s strive to be wise, loving, and bring joy to those who love us most. Thought for Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on a time when your actions brought joy or sorrow to your family. How can you apply the wisdom from Proverbs 17:25 to bring more joy and honor to your parents? This week, intentionally choose one wise action or decision that will bring happiness to your family. It could be a small act of kindness or making a thoughtful choice. Watch how it positively impacts your family dynamics. Song
There is beauty all around, When there’s love at home;
There is joy in every sound, When there’s love at home.
Peace and plenty here abide, Smiling fair on every side;
Time doth softly, sweetly glide, When there’s love at home. Refrain
Love at home, love at home;
Time doth softly, sweetly glide,
When there’s love at home Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the wisdom found in your Word. Help us, as children, to make choices that bring joy and honor to our parents. Guide us in our daily actions and decisions. May our families be filled with love, trust, and joy as we follow your teachings. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
