Bible values for children
Notice the good. Say thank you.
Noticing good gifts and saying thank you.
Saying exactly what we appreciate helps our thanks become thoughtful.
Put it into practice
What does gratitude look like?
Gratitude means noticing good gifts and being thankful. We can thank God and the people who help us. Saying exactly what we appreciate helps our thanks become thoughtful.
Instead of only saying “thanks”, you could say, “Thank you for helping me find my book.”
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Who has helped you in a small way today?
Stories that show gratitude
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Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy
Luke 17:11–19
Jesus healed ten men, and one returned to thank him and praise God. The story invites us to notice kindness and respond with thanks.
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JesusVerses to remember
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
A little context
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 places thanksgiving alongside joy and prayer. Giving thanks in every situation does not mean calling every event good.
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Crafts for gratitude
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