APRIL 2024 Overview
Cookout: It’s worth the wait
Patience is waiting until later for what you want now.
WEEK ONE
A Patience Proverb
Proverbs 14:29
SAY THIS:
Waiting can make you wise.
WEEK TWO
Esau’s Impatience
Genesis 25:24-34
SAY THIS:
When you think you can’t wait, think twice.
WEEK THREE
Golden Calf
Exodus 32:1-35
SAY THIS:
When you have to wait, remember what’s true.
WEEK FOUR
Simeon Waits for the Messiah
Luke 2:25-35
SAY THIS:
God is with you while you wait.
MEMORY VERSE
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14, NIrV
ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, tell them about a time when you saw them make a wise choice.
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What games did you play at recess today?”
MEAL TIME
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What is something you had to wait for? How did it feel while you were waiting? How did it feel after it happened?
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, thank You that even when it seems like nothing is happening with things we are waiting on, You are teaching us things we need to know and preparing us for whatever is next.”
Week 1 | 7 - 13 April
A Patience Proverb
Proverbs 14:29
SAY THIS:
Waiting can make you wise.
DO THIS (MORNING TIME):
As your kid starts their day, tell them about a time when you saw them make a wise choice.
TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:
Open the Bible together and read Proverbs 14:29 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
What do you think it means to “wait for the LORD,” and how do you do that?
How does knowing waiting can make you wise help you make wiser choices?
What is one way you can show patience this week?
PRAYER:
"Dear God, You showed Solomon that people who are patient show great understanding. This week, help us be patient and make wise choices. Help us wait well by taking deep breaths, helping and encouraging others, and above all, help us wait well by remembering what’s true. We love You and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
MEMORY VERSE:
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14, NIrV
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Week 2 | 14 - 20 April
Esau’s Impatience
Genesis 25:24-34
SAY THIS :
When you think you can’t wait, think twice.
TALK ABOUTH THE BIBLE STORY:
Open the Bible together and read Genesis 25:24-34 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
Why is it so important to remember, when you think you can’t wait, think twice?
What are signs that you’re about to lose your patience?
When you think twice, what kind of outcome could you have instead?
PRAYER:
“Dear God, thank You for the gift of patience through Your Holy Spirit. We know that when we choose to believe in You and follow You, we aren’t left alone in our waiting. You give us a way to be strong and have hope while we wait. Please make it clear this week when we need to show patience. We love You and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (MEAL TIME):
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What is the hardest thing about waiting?”
MEMORY VERSE:
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 3 | 21 - 27 April
Golden Calf
Exodus 32:1-35
SAY THIS :
When you have to wait, remember what’s true.
TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:
Open the Bible together and read Exodus 32:1-35 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
What are three things you believe to be true about God?
When you have to wait, remember what’s true. What are some things that can get in the way of you remembering what’s true?
Who in your life is good at waiting, and how can you learn from them?
PRAYER:
“Dear God, thank You for being with us when we have to wait. Thank You for putting people around us to help us when we’re frustrated or impatient. Please help us to focus on You this week and wait with patience. We love You and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (BED TIME):
Pray for each other: “God, when we are waiting, it’s easy to get frustrated, angry, scared, or impatient. Help us to remember that You are always working, and we can trust in You while we wait.”
MEMORY VERSE:
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 4 | 28 April - 4 May
Simeon Waits for the Messiah
Luke 2:25-35
SAY THIS :
God is with you while you wait.
TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:
Open the Bible together and read Luke 2:25-35 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
Have you ever waited alone for something? How did that feel?
What can we learn from Simeon’s waiting?
How can knowing God is with you while you wait bring youcomfort?
PRAYER:
“Dear God, thank You for being with us while we wait. You will never leave us. Show us how to wait well, no matter the situation. We love You and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (DRIVE TIME):
While on the go, ask your kid: “What are some things you had to wait for today?” (Make sure you answer this too.)
MEMORY VERSE:
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org