CHILD FRIENDLY SHED THOSE WEIGHTS

Hebrews 12:1-2 GNT
As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. [2] Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.
 

Did you know the Bible talks about shedding weight? Not just body weight, but things that slow us down in following Jesus!
Hebrews 12:1 says we should throw off everything that stops us from running the race for God. These weights can be bad habits, wrong attitudes, or even things that take too much of our time.
Example: If you spend all your time playing games and forget to pray, that’s a weight! If you get angry easily or tell lies, those are weights too.
Just like athletes train and eat healthy to stay fit, we need spiritual exercise—prayer, reading the Bible, and obeying God—to stay strong.
God wants us to run the race with joy and finish well. So, let’s shed those weights and keep our eyes on Jesus!
Practical Tips for Kids:
- Pray every day and ask God to help you drop bad habits.
- Read your Bible and learn what pleases God.
- Choose friends and activities that help you grow closer to Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE

Hebrews 12:1 – ‘Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance, the race marked out for us.’

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       What things in my life make it hard to follow Jesus?

·       Are there habits I need to stop so I can run my race better?

·       What can I do every day to stay strong in my walk with God?

·       Who can help me stay focused on Jesus?

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, help me to throw away every bad habit and anything that slows me down. Teach me to keep my eyes on You and run my race with joy. In Your name, Amen.

Shalom!