CHILD-FRIENDLY CONSIDER YOUR WAYS!

Memory Verse “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

 

Have you ever been so busy with your own things—like playing, doing homework, or hanging out with friends—that you forgot to help at home or spend time with God? That’s what happened to God’s people in the Bible. They were busy building their own nice houses, but they forgot about God’s house, the temple!

God sent a message through a prophet named Haggai: “Consider your ways!” 

That means, “Stop and think about what you’re doing. Are you putting God first?”

What Can We Learn?

- It’s easy to get busy and forget about God.

- God wants us to think about our choices and make sure we put Him first.

- We should spend time with God, help others, and care about what matters to Him—not just ourselves.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. What are some things you spend a lot of time on? Is God one of them?

2. How can you put God first in your day?

3. Is there something you need to change to make more time for God?

4. How can you help build God’s “house” (church or family) this week?

PRAYER: Dear God, help me to stop and think about my choices. Show me how to put You first in everything I do. Give me wisdom to make good decisions and help others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom

EXTENDED READING: Haggai 1:3–5

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