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» Mercy
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Showing Mercy
When your child misbehaves and breaks a rule, show him mercy. (You will probably have several opportunities to pick from this week.)
When he does wrong ask, "What did you do?" (so he can admit his sin)
Then ask, "What is the punishment?" (So he can see there are consequences for sin)
Then tell him that you are going to show him mercy this time, so there will be no punishment.
Then tell him that you are going to show him mercy this time, so there will be no punishment.
Afterwards, ask "How did that make you feel?" (Thankful, happy, etc.)
God shows mercy to each of us. We all sin, but He forgives us and takes our sin away, even though we don't deserve it.
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A Penny or A Dollar?
Hold up a penny and a $1 bill. Ask your child which he would rather have. (If you feel really generous, make it a larger bill.)
Read Psalm 86:15: But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
Ask:
How much mercy does God have? (Lots, an abundance of, full of mercy)
Read the verse again and pick out God's other good qualities. God gives mercy to all those who ask Him.
PS: Give the bill to your child, if you like.
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Thank You for Your Mercy!
Write a simple prayer on an index card or piece of paper. (Thank you, God, for your mercy.)
Say the prayer together at bedtime and give the card to your child. Tell him that he must hide the card somewhere in the house the next day, but not tell anyone where it is hidden. Just before bedtime, enlist the whole family to look for the card. The person who finds it says the prayer and hides it the next day. Repeat each night of the week.
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