January 2025 Overview

Rain or Shine: Trusting God in every season

Resilience is getting back up when something gets you down.

WEEK ONE

Jesus Wept

John 11:1-45

ASK THIS:

Who can you talk to when you’re sad?

WEEK TWO

Do Not Worry

Matthew 6:25-34

ASK THIS:

What kinds of things do you worry about?

WEEK THREE

Slow to Anger

James 1:19

ASK THIS:

What do you do when you feel angry?

WEEK FOUR

Paul and Silas

Acts 16:16-40

ASK THIS:

What brings you joy?

MEMORY VERSE

"Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up."

Psalm 31:24, NIrV

DO THIS:

MORNING TIME

As your kid starts their day, tell them “Jesus is there to help you with whatever you face today.”

DRIVE TIME

While on the go, ask your kid: “Who is someone who makes you feel better when you’re sad?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “Who can you talk to when you’re sad?”

BED TIME

Pray for each other: “Jesus, thank You that You care about how we feel. We know that sometimes we will feel sad. But even when we’re sad, You are still with us and You care about us.”

Week 1 | 5 - 11 January

Jesus Wept

John 11:1-45

ASK THIS:

Who can you talk to when you’re sad?

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:

Open the Bible together and read John 11:1-45 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What makes you feel alone?

– Who can you talk to when you’re sad?

– What brings you comfort when you’re feeling sad?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for being with us in whatever we’re feeling! Whatever the weather, whatever is going on in our lives— we love You because You never leave us. Help us to remember we’re not alone and to share our feelings with You and with someone we trust. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

MEMORY VERSE:

"Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up."

Psalm 31:24, NIrV


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Week 2 | 12 - 18 January

Do Not Worry

Matthew 6:25-34

ASK THIS :

What kinds of things do you worry about?

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:

Open the Bible together and read Matthew 6:25-34 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What kinds of things do you worry about?

– When do you feel worried the most?

– How can you trust God with what you are worried about?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for loving and caring for us. Sometimes we have worries that feel really big. Even though we can’t control the rainy days, we can control how we respond to them. God, help us to trust You when we’re worried. Help us to identify people we trust to talk to them about it too. We love You, and pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

MEMORY VERSE:

"Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up."

Psalm 31:24, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org

Week 3 | 19 - 25 January

Slow to Anger

James 1:19

ASK THIS :

What do you do when you feel angry?

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:

Open the Bible together and read James 1:19 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTONS:

– What makes you feel angry?

– What do you do when you feel angry?

– Why is it sometimes challenging to be slow to anger?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You that You help calm even our biggest emotions. Help us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Remind us to talk to You when we’re feeling angry, and use the tools You’ve given us to slow down. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

MEMORY VERSE:

"Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up."

Psalm 31:24, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org

Week 4 | 26 January  - 1 February

Paul and Silas

Acts 16:16-40

ASK THIS:

What brings you joy?

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:

Open the Bible together and read Acts 16:16-40 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTION:

– What brings you joy?

– Who do you share good news with?

– What do you need help choosing joy with?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for helping us choose joy no matter what we face. Please help us to remember that You are with us no matter what. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

MEMORY VERSE:

"Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up."

Psalm 31:24, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org