CHILD-FRIENDLY A BOX OF USELESS GIFTS!

Proverbs 18:16 “A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.”

Memory Verse James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above…”

 

Have You Ever Gotten a Gift You Didn’t Like?

Maybe it was something you couldn’t use, didn’t understand, or didn’t need. Gifts are supposed to make us happy and show love—but sometimes, they don’t.

What Is a Gift?

A gift is something you give to someone without expecting anything back. It’s a way to show love, kindness, or celebration. The Bible teaches us that giving is good when it comes from the heart.

What Makes a Gift Useless?

- It doesn’t match the person’s needs.

- It’s given just to impress, not to bless.

- It’s not thoughtful or loving.

Sometimes people give gifts that mean something to them, but not to the person receiving it. That’s why we should always think carefully before giving.

My Box of Gifts

I once had a box full of gifts people gave me. Some were useful, but others weren’t. One was a fancy cigarette lighter—but I don’t smoke! That gift was both useless and worthless to me.

But guess what? Some things that were useless to me were useful to someone else. So I gave them away to people who could enjoy them!

God’s Gifts Are Always Good!

God gives us the best gifts—like Jesus, love, peace, and special talents. He wants us to use those gifts to help others and make the world better.

What Can We Learn?

- Give gifts that are thoughtful and helpful.

- Use your gifts from God to bless others.

- Don’t ignore your spiritual gifts—they’re valuable!

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

- Why do you give gifts—just to impress others or to show love?

- Have you ever given something without really meaning it? How did that feel?

- What makes a gift valuable to God, to you, and to others?

- If God opened your “gift box,” would He find love, kindness, and obedience—or just empty things?

PRAYER: Father, help me to give good, useful, and loving gifts that glorify You and bless others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom

EXTENDED READING: 2 Corinthians 8:12-14

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