WEEK ONE

1 Thessalonians 5:15

BOTTOM LINE

When you don’t forgive, it hurts you.

WEEK TWO

Romans 5:8, Colossians 3:13

BOTTOM LINE

Everybody needs forgiveness.

WEEK THREE

Matthew 18:21-22

BOTTOM LINE

Forgiveness takes time.

THINK ABOUT THIS:

Moving On is a series about something that can be difficult for all of us: forgiveness. This can be an especially hard concept for middle schoolers to grasp because their thinking is very concrete. It’s important to talk about forgiveness in a way that helps students see the benefits it offers to others and themselves. And it’s a chance to help them see that forgiveness allows them to move forward and move on in a healthy, helpful way.

REMEMBER THIS:

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13, NLT

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER

MORNING TIME

As your middle schooler starts their day, encourage them with something kind you saw or heard them do recently.

DRIVE TIME

While on the go this week, start a conversation with your middle schooler by asking this question: “On a scale of 1-10, how are you doing right now?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, ask your middle schooler: “What is something you’ve had to forgive recently?” If you feel comfortable, share something you’ve had to forgive as well.

BED TIME

Pray: “God, help me to be a healthy example to my kid of what it means to forgive others.”