I Forgive Your Mistakes

Everybody makes mistakes! I know that no one can do everything right all the time, so even though I am sad when you do something you know you shouldn’t, I continue to love you in spite of your mistake. I am always happy to forgive you.

It makes Me happy when you do your best to make things right. If you hurt somebody, say you’re sorry and see what you can do to make them feel better. And when others do something to you that isn’t nice, try to forgive them the same way that I forgive you.

Jesus is the best there ever could be!

He never holds things I’ve done against me.

Safe in My Arms

Do you get scared sometimes? Does it make you feel better when your dad or mom picks you up and hugs you? It makes you feel safe when your parents comfort you.

Even if your parents are not there when something frightens you, I am always watching over you.

You can imagine Me hugging you in My strong arms. I’ll protect you and help you feel at peace once again. You’ll always be safe in My arms!

No matter where I may be,

I know Jesus watches over me.

It Comes Back to You

A long time ago I told My friends, “Do to others what you would like them to do to you.”1 That is known as the Golden Rule, and it means that you should treat others with the same kindness and concern that you would like others to show you.

I want your actions and thoughts to be ruled by love. If you want others to show you kindness, that’s what you should show them. True kindness always inspires kindness in return.

You make Me so proud when you show others that you care. Being kind and thoughtful to others is a way you can be more like Me.

Whenever you give kindness away,

It always comes back to you to stay.

My Beautiful Creation

Isn’t My creation beautiful? I made it all—the swaying trees and the colorful flowers, the majestic mountains and the mighty ocean, the tiniest insect and the largest whale.

Best of all, I made you—My most precious creation!

I made this world for you to enjoy. The next time you admire something in nature, think of it as a reminder of My love for you. I created everything around you because I love you and want you to be happy.

God made the birds, flowers, and honeybee!

He made everything to make you and me happy.

I Love to Listen

I think you’re a very interesting person, and I love to listen to all that you tell Me! You’re important to Me, and I like hearing what has happened in your day and what you think about things.

You can tell Me the things that make you happy, and even the ones that make you sad. If something happened that you don’t understand or that you’re worried about, tell Me about it. I won’t get impatient. I always have the time to listen to you.

Let Me hear what you have to say! Then, if you’re quiet and you listen, you might hear My answer in your heart.

When I have something to say,

I can tell it to Jesus any day.

Listen to My Whispers

Samuel was a young boy who lived in the house of God. One night, he was already in bed when he heard a voice call his name. Samuel ran to the priest Eli. But it wasn’t Eli who had called him. Do you know who had called Samuel? It was God. When God called Samuel’s name again, Samuel stopped to listen, and God gave him an important message.

I like to talk to you too! When it’s quiet, if you get still and listen, you can hear Me speak to you. I have things I want to tell you.

Wherever I am, Jesus loves to speak to me,

His voice in my heart makes me feel happy!

Like a Child

When I was on earth, I enjoyed spending time with the children I met. I would play with them, tell them stories, and teach them about God. Children are very important to Me!

I like you just as you are! It makes Me happy when you show Me your love and trust Me to take care of you. I’m glad that you have faith in Me and believe what I tell you. You have a very special place in My heart!

Being little is pretty great!

God thinks it’s a special trait!

My Little Lamb

It’s a shepherd’s job to take good care of his sheep. He takes the sheep out to pasture and leads them to grassy areas where they can eat and rest and be safe.

I am like your shepherd. I came to earth to show you how to live a happy life. You are like My sheep, and if you follow Me closely and do what I show you, then you will be happy and have everything you need.

When I follow where Jesus leads,

I am happy and have all I need.

I’m Never Too Busy to Hear Your Prayers

I like that you talk to Me when you pray. I like to answer your questions, to hear your requests and know what you need. I may be big and powerful, but I always have time to listen to you.

It doesn’t matter how many prayers you pray to Me, I will always hear you. The answer may not come right away, because sometimes I know it’ll be better for you if I answer your prayer later or in a different way, but you can always know that I listen to you. Your prayers are important to me.

Jesus listens to the prayers I pray;

I know He’ll answer in His perfect way.

Sad Times Won’t Last Forever

If you are feeling a little sad, be encouraged! This sad time and these feelings will pass. Soon, things will work out all right, and you’ll once again be happy.

I will bring you comfort, so that the sad you’re feeling now will become easier with time. I promise! I will be here to help you feel loved and happy. I will make your heart glad once again!

During times when my heart is sad,

Jesus knows just how to make me glad!

Ask Me for the Things You Need

I want to take care of you and give you the things you need. No request is too little or too big for Me, if it’s something that I know will be good for you. You can ask for things you need and also things you know other people need. I’m always there to help you.

Sometimes My answer takes a little time in coming. Or sometimes I want to surprise you with something that I know will be better for you. You can always trust that I will hear your requests and answer in My perfect way.

Jesus likes to take care of me;

If I just ask, the answer I’ll see.

Every Day is Special with Me

I love to brighten up your days. I like to see you happy and joyful. I enjoy taking an ordinary day and filling it with My joy to make it an extra special day for you.

I always have something to show you through My creation, or a treasure for you to find in My Word. I know some pretty cool things that I want to tell you about. I’m in charge of the sky and all living things above and below. There are many wonders that you can discover about Me and the world around you.

So come sit on My lap and let Me tell you things that can make this an extraordinary day!

The best days are spent with my Best Friend.

I never want those happy days to end!

Watching Over You

I see and I care. I watch over you. I am never too busy for you. Not only am I watching over you, but I have promised that My angels will watch over you, too.1

1 “For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11 NLT).

I will always be with you and all around you. I will always care for you. You can trust in Me and know that you are safe in My care.

Jesus sees and watches me.

I’m never alone; He’s with me!

Waiting Patiently

It can be hard to wait, but learning to be patient is an important part of growing up. When you are patient, you can learn new things along the way.

Tell Me what it is you’re having a hard time waiting for, and together we can find ways to make the wait a little easier by finding other things to do. In the end, you’ll see that being patient is always worth it!

Waiting for my turn can be hard for me;

Being patient is what I’m learning to be.

I’ll Take Your Worries

It can be easy to worry when you don’t understand something you hear about, or you don’t know what’s going to happen and you wonder about the things that could go wrong. I don’t want you to worry; instead, I want you to trust Me.

Things are seldom as difficult or as bad as you worried they would be. So the next time you are tempted to worry, talk to Me about your concerns. I can comfort your heart, bring peace to your mind, and put a smile on your face. You can trust Me.

I don’t have to worry about a thing,

To Jesus each worry I can bring.

Just Follow Me

Have you ever enjoyed watching a long train with many cars chugging down the train track? I am like the engine at the front pulling the train forward and leading the way, and you are like a train car hooked on behind Me.

As you follow My example of being loving and kind, you will stay safely on My track. Together we can move in the right direction, stay safe, discover new friendships, and put smiles on people’s faces.

When I follow Jesus closely,

He can keep me safe and happy.

Filled with Joy

Today is a day that I’ve made, and I want you to be joyful as you pass through the day.  Even when something doesn’t go exactly as you had hoped, you can still be thankful for the things that made you glad. When you focus on the blessings in your life, you’ll find your heart filled with happiness.

It’s important to be grateful for the things that happen to you. When you think about the good that comes your way, you’ll see that you are blessed in many ways.

I can jump for joy when I am so glad

And show I’m grateful for all that I’ve had.

Practice Makes Perfect

Learning something new can take time and effort. At first it might be frustrating when you can’t do it just right, but keep practicing, because with time you’ll get better.

Don’t feel sad when you struggle a little. The important thing is that you keep trying and don’t worry about how long it takes. Keep persevering, and with enough practice, you’ll do better. You can ask Me for help too. Keep a positive attitude, and it’ll make you feel more confident as you keep practicing until you get it right.

When it’s difficult to learn something new,

With practice I’ll get better at what I do!

The Right Choices

Sometimes it’s hard to make the right choice when you prefer doing something different. But it’s always best to make the choice that you know in your heart to be the better choice.

When you choose to do good things—to be loving and kind, to obey your parents or teacher, to do your best in all that you do—these are the choices that make Me and others happy. And you’ll find that making others glad fills your heart with joy, too.

When I choose to do what is right,

My heart feels happy and light.

Your Sins are Gone

Isn’t it fun to draw on a whiteboard? Sometimes you might make a mistake, but it is easy to erase it with a piece of tissue. That’s like what I do for you, when you sin by doing what you know to be wrong. Sometimes you will do naughty things that you know you shouldn’t do, liking hurting someone or something, disobeying your parents, being unkind to another person. Afterwards, you probably feel bad, and want to do what you know to be right again.

When you are sorry for your sins, and you do your part to apologize and make right what you did wrong, I forgive you, and wipe away your mistakes. Now that you’ve learned those lessons you can go on to continue making the right choices.

If I’m sorry, Jesus wipes my sins away.

In happiness I again begin my day.

When You Make Mistakes

Mistakes happen to everyone. You may have ripped a page from a book, lost your mommy’s keys, or broken one of your friend’s toys. When you make mistakes, you probably feel bad about what you did, and you apologize. Then you do what you can to make it right again.

Doesn’t it feel good when you apologize for a mistake, and you are forgiven?  If someone makes a mistake that makes you feel angry or sad, it’s important to show patience and forgiveness and say, “That’s okay, we all make mistakes. I forgive you.”

Mistakes happen to you and me,

So I’ll learn to forgive easily.

Do Your Part

Ants are amazing little creatures, and they know how to work hard. Ants live in a system of large underground tunnels called a colony.  All the ants do their part so there is enough food to eat, the larvae are cared for, new tunnels are dug, and the colony is kept clean. Every ant plays an important role within the colony that keeps things running well.

You too have a part to play in your home, and it takes diligence and teamwork to keep things running smoothly. Do your best to carry out your responsibilities well by following through on instructions, completing your chores properly, picking up after yourself, and being helpful whenever you are asked.

When you do your best to work together to get things done, everything goes better.

When I lend a hand throughout the day,
I’m showing my love in helpful ways.

I Look at Your Heart

It does not matter to Me how you look, whether you are tall or short, strong or weak, rich or poor. I love you for who you are!

I look at your heart and mind. If you are doing your best to be helpful and kind, I see this. When you take time to learn more about Me, so you can follow in My footsteps, I know this, too. These things make Me happy, because I see that you are trying to do your best—your heart is doing what’s right.

Always remember, it is what’s on the inside—in your heart and mind—that matters most to Me. Do your best to be beautiful on the inside by being kind and caring, and that’s what will stand out to people the most about you!

Jesus loves me from my head to my toes!

He sees my heart and the good I want to show.

Look on the Bright Side

Have you ever been walking when something caught your eye? Perhaps a pebble glittered in the sunlight, but when you took a closer look, most of the pebble was covered with dirt, bugs, and bits of plants. The pebble did not seem to look that nice. However, you know that if the dirt is brushed off and the stone is washed, all the beauty of the stone will be easy to see, and it will make a perfect addition to your rock collection.

During your day, you may face things that don’t seem that nice or beautiful at first. Maybe something you were looking forward to did not happen, or you had an accident while playing, or you had to learn something new that was difficult for you. When you’re faced with these difficulties, ask Me to help you look for the bright side of what’s happening. I can help you see the good, and it will make it easier to face the challenges of your day.

I’ll look on the bright side when things make me sad,
Soon I’ll find plenty of reasons to be glad!

I Walk Beside You

Imagine walking on a path through a forest. There are many trees around you, and you cannot see far ahead. In fact, you can only see just far enough to follow the path. Now imagine yourself being lifted high above the forest. Now you can see the whole forest, and even beyond. You see the path clearly and where it will take you, and you feel at peace because all is clear.

I am watching you from up above and am looking out for you. I know where every path will lead, and how to safely reach the end of it. Even if you do not understand why certain things happen to you, or the path you are walking on now is hard, remember that I know what is coming next. I have a wonderful plan for you, and I will get you there safely.

Even if I can’t see the way, Jesus walks with me.
He will take my hand and bring me through safely.

Your Words Have Power

Kind and happy words are like turning the light on—they make a person feel bright and happy. But angry and unkind words are like switching off a light and leaving someone in the dark. What you say to people can make a person’s life happy and bright or dark and gloomy.

Sometimes you might be upset at someone, and it is difficult to hold back and not say something hurtful in anger. But it is best to not say those hurtful words. Try to say something nice instead, or don’t say anything at all, even if you feel angry. Your words can make someone sad or they can make them happy. Turn on happy lights for people by saying loving and kind things to them today.

I will be wise and think before I say,
And keep the sun shining in another’s day.

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