Faithful Fridays
Growing Faith. Blessing generations.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens. Matthew 5:16 ESV
What are some ways that we can let our light shine? There are many ways we can let our light shine. A few examples of things I have done recently - not me, but God through me - I spent time with a friend as she shared how the book we are reading for our book club is a distressing book, praying with someone after I notarized a document for him and he was grieving, talking about our faith with a good Christian friend as we walked, and sharing about Easter with my granddaughters.
With those who are not Christians, my hope is that through my good works they see the light that shines so that they ask questions and I can encourage them to learn more about Jesus and share the gospel (if and when they are ready to hear it).
Ideas for Grandchildren
disclaimer: I know that your grandchildren are all different ages and the activities may not apply. Most of the activities I suggest can be modified for different age groups and for whatever circumstances you have.
*Discuss Matthew 5:16 with your grandchildren. What does it mean to let our light shine? What are some ways they can let their light shine at home, at school or other places. Encourage them to do good works for others and share those good works with you.
*Make Matthew 5:16 a memory verse. Encourage your grandchildren to memorize the verse and check in with them to see how it is going. Maybe have a special gift or a special time with them after they memorize it. If they don’t live close by, you can do this over FaceTime or similar video conferencing service.
*Craft project: (for younger grandkids suggested ages: 3 - 8)
*materials needed: yellow construction paper, glue
Cut a yellow circle and in the middle write: I can make my light shine
Cut out strips and write down things they can do on the strips
Glue the strips around the circle, like rays from the sun
*Modifications - either you or your grandchild can do the writing or they can draw a picture
on the strips.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus and that through you my light shines for others to see. We know that our good works shine a light into the darkness and are drawn closer to You. I pray that my grandchildren will also be a light in the world. In Jesus’ name. Amen
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