Forgiveness is a gift. This is the lesson I want to teach my children. It’s not based on who we are or what we have done. It is based on our relationship with a loving God who created a way for us to be forgiven. We get to share that kind of forgiveness with others.
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Forgiveness is a Gift: A Children’s Lesson About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a gift. With the thought of Christmas presents around the horizon, talking about the gift of forgiveness is inevitable. It was a simple lesson on forgiveness, but it seemed to really speak to my children.
Today I just wrapped up a plain box. I didn’t want to get their hopes up, so I told them there was nothing really inside.
I explained that the box represents forgiveness. It is a free gift you are given, and it’s a free gift you give others.
They passed the present back and forth. There was a huge smile and excitement on their face even though they were aware the box was empty. I pointed out that it feels really good to both give and receive gifts, and that it also feels much better to forgive even though sometimes it is a really hard choice to make. They wanted to open the gift anyway, which I let them do.
They then went upstairs and re-wrapped it and brought it down for me, urging me to open their gift. I did and found a crown. They said the crown was there to remember that Jesus is King and he forgives.
I think they’re getting it.
What a great and simple activity to do at Christmas Time. I am off to wrap an empty box… 🙂
This was an amazing activity about forgiveness. I practice this activity with my child.
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!