Devotional:
Every kid wants to be strong and have big muscles. I’ll let you in on a secret. There is a way to look really strong and mighty to other people. You can show your spiritual muscles. Powerful kids use their spiritual muscles to show strength. Muscles need proper nutrition and exercise to grow. Spiritual muscles need the same. Reading the bible, memorizing scripture verses, praying, doing devotionals, being kind, and talking to Jesus builds up these muscles. Showing kindness gives your spiritual muscles a chance to exercise. Jesus likes it when we flex our spiritual muscles and show them to the world. When a kid uses their hands to hit, pinch, kick, or trip someone his powers grow weaker. It makes your spiritual muscles weaker too. Use your spiritual muscles to solve problems. Powerful kids show the goodness inside of them. Our true power and strength comes from God. You can be mighty, strong, and powerful too if you use your spiritual muscles!
Power Verse:
Isaiah 40:31
For those who wait up on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings of eagles, they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.
Talking Points:
1. What are some ways to exercise your spiritual muscles?
2. What are some things that weaken your spiritual muscles?
3. How does God feel when we use our spiritual muscles?
Kid Challenge:
I dare you to flex your spiritual muscles this week. Try to eat lots of spiritual food this week so your spiritual muscles will grow strong and mighty. Make an exercise chart for your spiritual muscles by putting a picture of a bible on the refrigerator. This will remind you to eat your spiritual food and exercise your spiritual muscles. Every time you eat spiritual food or exercise your spiritual muscles put a star on the bible. As you see the stars building up in the picture your muscles will get bigger and stronger.
Parent/Child Prayer:
Lord help us to be filled with your power, strength, and love. Help our spiritual muscles to grow big and strong. Give us the motivation to spend time reading your word and talking to you. Give us the strength to flex our spiritual muscles so others know we are filled with your presence and power. Help us to find ways to be kind to others. Teach us to be strong and mighty for you Oh Lord.
