TODAY'S FAMILY PRAYER & ACTIVITY CHALLENGE
PRAYER TIME
Jesus said in Matthew 4:36-40 (the Message)
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what’s coming to you in this kingdom. It’s been ready for you since the world’s foundation. And here’s why:
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.’
37-40 “Then those ‘sheep’ are going to say, ‘Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?’ Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’
Pray through that scripture as a family. Pray that God will open your eyes to ways that you can serve others and to the needs around you.
ACTIVITY
Here are five ideas to brighten someone’s day.
These ideas don’t require a lot of time or money, but they sure will make someone's world a little brighter. Have each family member pick just one of these ideas or come up with one of their own.
🌞 Send a text to a loved one just telling them how much you appreciate them.
🌞 Bake and deliver a treat - maybe to someone who could use a little cheer.
🌞 Use chalk to write a happy message on the sidewalk.
🌞 Give someone a compliment in-person or on social media.
🌞 Thank a police officer, EMT or firefighter for his or her service.