Looking Back, Looking Forward
Understand language as a gift from God
Reflect on how words can honor God
Practice writing about personal growth
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)Words can be a blessing when used kindly
Gather in a circle. Talk about how God gave us words to communicate and show love.
Discuss how words are a special gift from God that can encourage and help others.
Create a special page about how you want to use words to show God's love
Simpler: Draw a picture of saying something nice
Challenge: Write a short sentence about using kind words
Share pages and celebrate using words to honor God
Dear Jesus, thank you for the gift of words. Help us use them to be kind and loving.
Coming up: Next week, we'll celebrate all we've learned this year!
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse like sweet honey
This lesson helps children understand the power of words and their spiritual significance
Young children may struggle with understanding abstract concepts of kind speech
Genuine attempts to describe positive word usage