The world can never have too many encouragers! In today's world, it seems we see them less and less as our interactions become less and less personal. Instilling this value in your kids starts like anything else: modeling it! I did, however, want to offer some practical ways to engage your child in being an encourager this time of year.
- Talk to your child about who their favorite Sunday school teacher/small group leader is. Have them write a note or get a small gift for that person thanking them.
- A week or two after Christmas, ask your child about their favorite gift. Have them write a note thanking the person that gave them their favorite gift. Who knows, YOU might be encouraged.
- Have siblings write down a list of things they like about each other. You could also have them do an acrostic to describe the positive things about each other.
Encouragement comes more naturally during the holiday season, so take advantage of nurture this characteristic in your children!
Taking Root,
Blake
