CHILD-FRIENDLY: WHO STANDS WITH YOU? WHO IS YOUR FRIEND?

Memory verse- Proverbs 27:17 “A friendly talk is as exciting as sparks that fly when iron hits iron”. 

 

Who do you share your happy and sad times with? 

Who do you talk to when you need help with your feelings, school, or problems? 

Who gives you good advice and helps you when things are hard? 

Now think about this: 

Who comes to you for help? Do you try to be kind, share, and encourage others? When people spend time with you, do they feel happy and stronger? 

Jesus wants us to help each other. We can’t do everything alone—we need friends and family to make us better. 

A knife that is not sharp is hard to use. It takes a lot of work to cut things. But when the knife is sharp, it works well. Friends are like that too! Good friends help each other become better and stronger. 

The Bible says, “Iron sharpens iron.” That means friends should help each other learn, grow, and do the right things. 

David and Jonathan were good friends (1 Samuel 23:16). Paul helped Timothy learn about God (2 Timothy). The first Christians prayed and helped each other (Acts 2:42–47). 

So, choose friends who help you love God more—and be that kind of friend too! 

REFLECTION QUESTIONS 

1. Who is a good friend that helps me do the right thing? 

2. How can I be a good friend to someone this week? 

3. Do I listen when someone gives me good advice? 

4. How can I ask God to help me be kind and helpful to others? 

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for giving me friends and family. Help me to be a good friend who shares, helps, and loves others. Teach me to listen to You and to encourage people every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Shalom 

EXTENDED READING: Proverbs 16-17

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