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submitted by Barb Campbell, Mississippi
Here's an idea for an afternoon or evening when the kids are bored. Take them exploring inside. All you will need is a magnifying glass. Start by holding out your arm and have your kids take a look at it. Ask them what they see. Give them the magnifying glass to take a closer look at your arm. Ask them what they didn't see before.
Now have them look at your eye without the magnifying glass, and then again using the magnifying glass. (It's a little tough not to blink with a magnifying glass over your eye, but give it a try anyway!).
After they've looked at fingers and toes, have them take out their Bible and turn to 1 Samuel 16:7. If they're old enough, have them read this verse aloud, or read it along with them. This verse says that the Lord doesn't see as we see. Instead, His eyes can see right into our very heart. Those are pretty powerful eyes indeed! God sees our thoughts and actions every day. What do you hope God will notice when He looks at your heart and your thoughts?
Closing verse: Dear Jesus, thank You that You look at us like a Shepherd does - understanding our mistakes and being full of love and care for us. Thank You that, like that magnifying glass, You see things that we can't, and You care for us no matter what. We love You, Jesus, Amen.
submitted by Barb Campbell, Mississippi
Here's an idea for an afternoon or evening when the kids are bored. Take them exploring inside. All you will need is a magnifying glass. Start by holding out your arm and have your kids take a look at it. Ask them what they see. Give them the magnifying glass to take a closer look at your arm. Ask them what they didn't see before.
Now have them look at your eye without the magnifying glass, and then again using the magnifying glass. (It's a little tough not to blink with a magnifying glass over your eye, but give it a try anyway!).
After they've looked at fingers and toes, have them take out their Bible and turn to 1 Samuel 16:7. If they're old enough, have them read this verse aloud, or read it along with them. This verse says that the Lord doesn't see as we see. Instead, His eyes can see right into our very heart. Those are pretty powerful eyes indeed! God sees our thoughts and actions every day. What do you hope God will notice when He looks at your heart and your thoughts?
Closing verse: Dear Jesus, thank You that You look at us like a Shepherd does - understanding our mistakes and being full of love and care for us. Thank You that, like that magnifying glass, You see things that we can't, and You care for us no matter what. We love You, Jesus, Amen.
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