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
ASK THIS:
When is it hard to have patience?
WEEK TWO
Esau’s Impatience
Genesis 25:24-34
ASK THIS:
What could you miss out on by not waiting?
WEEK THREE
Golden Calf
Exodus 32:1-35
ASK THIS:
What can you think about when it’s hard to wait?
WEEK FOUR
Simeon Waits for the Messiah
Luke 24:13-35
ASK THIS:
What are you waiting for right now?
MEMORY VERSE
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14, NIrV
DO THIS:
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 was your favorite part of today? What was your least favorite part of today?”
MEAL TIME
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “When is it hard to have patience?”
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 April - 13 April
A Patience Proverb
Proverbs 14:29
ASK THIS:
When is it hard to have patience?
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
When is it hard to have patience?
When does waiting seem the most difficult?
What is one strategy you could use to have more patience when you’re waiting?
PRAYER:
"Dear God, You know how hard it is sometimes for us to WAIT. We
get impatient when we must WAIT in line, WAIT for dinner, or
WAIT for our turn in a game. We ask that You help us make WISE
responses and not foolish reactions that hurt others and us. Give us
the ability to WAIT for You with patience for the things we want
now. Remind us this week that WAITING can make us WISE."
DO THIS (MORNING TIME):
As your kid starts their day, tell them about a time when you saw them make a wise choice.
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 April- 20 April
Esau’s Impatience
Genesis 25:24-34
ASK THIS :
What could you miss out on by not waiting?
TALK ABOUT 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
What could you miss out on by not waiting?
Why do you think waiting can be hard for us?
What are some situations you really want to do better at when it
comes to waiting and thinking twice before you act?
PRAYER:
“Dear God, thank You for giving us patience, and the ability to think
not just once, but twice when we need to slow down. Show us how
to love others by being patient with them this week. 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 could you miss out on by not 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
ASK THIS :
What can you think about when it’s hard to wait?
TALK ABOUTH 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?
What can you think about when it’s hard to wait?
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 24:13-35
ASK THIS:
What are you waiting for right now?
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
How did the people in the story show trust in God?
How do we know that God is with us while we’re waiting?
What are you waiting for right now?
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