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Good parents


It will be a hard week for a lot of people as the country starts to open up more and we, as parents, have to make some very hard decisions for our families and children. It seems unclear what is the right choice. We all want what is best for our child and wouldn't want to cause them harm.
Whatever you decide, you will hope that it was the correct thing to do.


Our Father

 
Our God is a good father and, just like you, wants the best for His children. He is better than us at it because He Is God! He knows all about us and the situation.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, or worried, or stressed, you can try to spend time with Him and He can offer calm. He calls us to be still and know that He is God. That is more than not moving, it is choosing to take time and be with God.


Psalm 46v10 colouring sheet

ACTIVITY IDEAS


Colouring Sheet
Print out the above image and colour it in to reflect on who God is and be 'mindful'.

Breathe
Try to sit quietly and think about your breathing. 
*As you breathe in think about how good God is. Choose a word like AMAZING, LOVING, POWERFUL and say it in your mind.
*As you breathe out let go of the things that worry you, like SCHOOL, SAFETY, FEAR.

Hopefully this will help you and your children to find some calm and trust that God is with you, whatever else is happening in the world.

Nature
Spend some time in nature and realise that God, the creator, made it all. It can be very renewing for us and is a good way to spend time with Him.


I hope that you are all finding a route through the present confusion and trouble and that you can find comfort in God.
God Bless you and your families x

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