👪CHILDREN’S CORNER SAFEROOM
🌈Ages 2–11 • Gentle • Joyful • Simple • God-centered
🌿A Message to Parents & Guardians
The Children’s Corner SafeRoom is a gentle, faith-centered space designed especially for young hearts. It is guided by someone with more than 31 years of real classroom experience — teaching students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including special needs, and even first-generation college students. After decades of hearing children’s real stories, supporting teens through real-life challenges, and helping families navigate school, friendships, emotions, and faith, Shawna brings the same heart of care into this Safe Room.
Every message is created to be age-appropriate, comforting, faith-centered, and grounded in genuine educational and emotional experience. While Shawna is not a licensed therapist, she is an educator who has spent her life listening, guiding, and inspiring thousands of students — and she now offers that same gentle support to your children, reminding every child that they are seen, loved, and never alone!
Welcome. Your child is safe here.
🌈Welcome to the Children’s Corner! 🧸
Hi sweet friends! I’m so glad you’re here.
This is a happy place where YOU can learn, grow, smile, and feel God’s love every week.
Here, you’ll find:
Little lessons about God’s love
Encouraging stories
Kid-sized versions of Encouraging Mondays
Prayers just for children
Fun tips to help you learn and shine
A rainbow link to the Safe Room — a special place for thoughts and feelings
Every Monday, your Encouraging Mondays message will appear here in kid-friendly words you can understand and enjoy!
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📝Parent Note:
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If your child wishes to share a question or thought, please email on their behalf.
Only first names or initials will ever appear publicly, and all messages are reviewed for safety and kindness.
Encouraging Mondays does not collect or store children’s personal information.
🧸👋🏼💖 Children’s Corner
😊 Encouraging Mondays
📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
🧸🎯 Knowing Our Salvation Is in Jesus
📖 Today’s Bible Verse
1 John 5:11–13 (NLT)
“And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.”
🧸😊 Let’s Learn Together
Have you ever wondered whether something was really yours?
Maybe someone gave you a gift, and you asked:
“Is this really for me?”
Sometimes people can have questions about God too.
They may wonder:
Does Jesus really love me?
What happens when I make a mistake?
Can I really know that I belong to Him?
Today’s Bible verses give us something wonderful to remember.
The Bible says that eternal life is in Jesus Christ.
God sent His Son, Jesus, because He loves us.
Jesus is our Savior.
When we place our faith in Him, we do not have to keep wondering whether we can somehow become good enough to save ourselves.
We cannot save ourselves.
Salvation is God’s gift through Jesus.
And 1 John tells believers something very important:
We can know.
Our feelings may change.
One day you may feel really happy.
Another day you may feel sad.
You may have a day when you make great choices.
And sometimes you may make a choice you know was wrong.
Making a mistake does not mean you should hide from God.
You can talk to Him.
You can tell Him the truth about what happened.
You can ask Him to forgive you.
You can listen when He shows you a better way.
And you can keep growing.
God’s correction does not mean He has stopped loving you.
Think about when someone who loves you teaches you how to do something differently.
They may say:
“Let’s try that again.”
The correction is meant to help you grow.
God teaches us too.
The Holy Spirit helps us recognize when something needs to change and helps us learn how to live more like Jesus.
Knowing that our salvation is in Jesus does not mean we say:
“I can do anything I want because it doesn’t matter.”
Our choices do matter.
Because we love Jesus and are thankful for what He has done for us, we should want our lives to honor Him.
We can say:
“Thank You, Jesus, for loving me. Help me live in a way that pleases You.”
And when you have questions, remember what God’s Word says.
Your hope is not in being perfect.
Your hope is in Jesus Christ.
🙏🏼 Today’s Prayer
Faithful LORD,
Thank You for loving us and for giving us eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Thank You, Jesus, that You are our Savior, our Redeemer, and our LORD.
Thank You that we do not have to be perfect to earn Your love or save ourselves.
Holy Spirit, thank You for continuing to teach us, correct us with love, and help us grow.
When we make a wrong choice, thank You for helping us be honest, ask for forgiveness, and learn a better way.
When we have questions or feel unsure, thank You for reminding us what Your Word says.
Thank You, Jesus, that our hope is in You.
Help our lives show how thankful we are for Your love and salvation.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
🧸🤔 Think About It
What does it mean to you to know that Jesus is your Savior?
When you make a wrong choice, what can you do instead of hiding from God?
🧸 Living It Out
This week, remember one simple truth:
My hope is in Jesus.
If you make a mistake, do not run away from God.
Stop and talk to Him.
You can say:
“Jesus, I know that choice was wrong. Please forgive me and help me make a better choice.”
Then listen, learn, and keep growing.
You do not have to spend the rest of the day telling yourself:
“I’m terrible.”
Instead, remember:
Jesus loves me.
Jesus teaches me.
Jesus forgives me.
And I can keep growing.
🍎 Temple Care
Sometimes we can think the same way about taking care of our bodies.
Maybe you forgot to drink enough water.
Maybe you stayed on your screen too long.
Maybe you did not get as much movement as you planned.
That does not mean you give up.
You can simply make another healthy choice.
Drink some water.
Stretch.
Play outside.
Choose something nourishing to eat.
Take a break from your screen.
Get the rest your body needs.
Taking care of yourself is something you can keep learning one choice at a time.
🧸 Encouragement for Today
You do not have to be perfect.
You are still learning.
You are still growing.
And when you make a mistake, you can bring it to God.
Jesus is our Savior.
God keeps His promises.
So keep trusting Him.
Keep learning.
Keep growing.
And remember:
Your hope is in Jesus Christ.
🧸😊 Today’s Proclamation
Jesus is my Savior.
My hope is in Him.
I can talk to God when I make a mistake.
I will listen, learn, and keep growing.
I know Jesus loves me.
💖😊 MUCH LOVE FOR YOU ALL.
😊😎 Have a Blessed, safe, wonderful Encouraging Monday & Week!
A Special Back-to-School Poem for Children
God Is with Me at School
By Shawna S.
When morning comes and school begins,
I take a breath and wear a grin.
If something feels a little new,
I know that God will see me through.
I meet the girls, I meet the boys,
We learn and laugh with books and toys.
We count, we color, we sing and share,
And God is with me everywhere.
The ones who love me hug me tight
And tell me, “You’ll be all right.”
Even when they’re not in view,
God stays close in all I do.
My teacher welcomes me with cheer,
And helps me know I’m safe right here.
We read and write, we laugh and learn,
We raise our hands and take our turn.
With every lesson, game, and rule,
I know God stays with me at school.
I can be brave and try what’s new,
Because God’s love is strong and true.
📖 Scripture
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.
For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
🙏🏼 Loving God,
Thank You for loving us and being with us as we go to school.
Help us feel safe and ready to learn.
Help us listen to our teachers, make new friends, and enjoy our school day.
Thank You for the people who love and care for us, and thank You
for being with us at home and at school.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
🧸😊 Children’s Corner
Encouraging Mondays
👋🏼😊Good, Blessed, Encouraging Mondays, Family, Friends, and New Encouragers!
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
🎯Welcoming the Daily Filling of the Spirit
📖 Today’s Bible Verse
📖 Galatians 5:16 (NLT)
“So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.”
💛🧸Let’s Learn Together
Good, Blessed Encouraging Mondays, Boys, Girls & Families!
Have you ever needed help doing something?
Maybe you were learning how to tie your shoes.
Maybe you were trying to understand your schoolwork.
Maybe you were learning how to ride a bike.
Maybe you were trying to make a good choice when you were upset.
Sometimes we need help.
And guess what?
God knows that.
God does not expect us to live the Christian life all by ourselves.
He gives believers the Holy Spirit to help guide us.
Today’s Bible verse says:
“Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.”
To guide means to help show us the way.
The Holy Spirit can help us learn how God wants us to live.
He can help us remember what God’s Word teaches us.
And we can ask for His help during our regular, everyday lives.
Maybe your brother or sister makes you angry, and you want to yell.
You can stop and ask God to help you respond with kindness.
Maybe someone at school wants you to do something you know is wrong.
You can ask God to help you make the right choice.
Maybe you see someone sitting alone and feel like you should say hello.
You can choose to be kind.
Maybe you said something hurtful and know you need to apologize.
You can ask God to help you say:
“I’m sorry.”
Maybe you are worried about something and don’t know what to do.
You can pray.
The Holy Spirit’s guidance isn’t only for church.
God cares about what happens at home.
At school.
On the playground.
When you’re with your friends.
When you’re playing a game.
When you’re online.
And everywhere else you go.
Every morning, you can begin your day with a simple prayer:
“Holy Spirit, lead me today.”
Then, throughout the day, remember to stop and think before you make a choice.
Sometimes you might still make the wrong choice.
We all have things to learn.
When that happens, be honest with God.
Ask for forgiveness when you need to.
Learn from what happened.
Then keep growing.
You don’t have to learn everything about following God in one day.
Walking with God happens one day at a time.
And every new day is another opportunity to listen, learn, and follow where He leads.
🙏🏼Today’s Prayer
Gracious LORD,
Thank You for giving us the Holy Spirit to help guide us.
Thank You that we do not have to figure everything out by ourselves.
Help us remember to ask for Your direction every day.
When we are angry, help us stop before we react.
When we are confused, help us pray.
When someone wants us to make a wrong choice, give us courage to choose what is right.
When we need to apologize, help us say we are sorry.
When we have an opportunity to show kindness, help us choose kindness.
Help us listen to You at home, at school, with our friends, and everywhere we go.
Teach us to trust You and follow Your direction one day at a time.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
😊🤔 Think About It
What do you think it means to let the Holy Spirit guide you?
When could you stop and ask God to help you make a good choice?
What is one way you can ask the Holy Spirit to help you this week?
💛 Living It Out
Tomorrow morning, before you begin your day, take a quiet moment with God.
You can pray:
“Holy Spirit, lead me today. Help me listen to You and make choices that please God.”
Then remember one important word throughout your day:
STOP.
Before you yell because you’re angry—stop.
Before you follow someone who is making a wrong choice—stop.
Before you say something hurtful—stop.
Before you decide you can’t do something—stop.
Take a moment to pray and think:
“What would God want me to do?”
Then try to make the choice that honors Him.
If you make a mistake, don’t give up.
Talk to God, learn from it, and try again.
You’re learning to follow His direction one choice at a time.
🍎Temple Care
The Holy Spirit can also help us make wise choices about taking care of our bodies.
Maybe your body needs some water.
Maybe you need to get up and move.
Maybe you’re tired and need some rest.
Maybe you need something nourishing to eat.
Maybe you’ve been looking at a screen for a long time and need a break.
Ask:
“LORD, help me take good care of the body You gave me.”
Then choose one healthy thing you can do today.
Drink water.
Stretch.
Play outside.
Rest.
Eat something nourishing.
Or take a break from your screen.
One healthy choice is a good place to begin.
💛🧸 Encouragement for Today
You don’t have to figure out everything by yourself.
God is with you.
When you don’t know what to do, you can pray.
When you’re having a hard time making a good choice, you can ask for help.
When you’re angry, you can stop before reacting.
When you make a mistake, you can learn and keep growing.
You can begin every morning by saying:
“Holy Spirit, lead me today.”
Then keep listening.
Keep learning.
Keep trusting God.
And keep following Him one choice at a time.
🧸 Today’s Proclamation
Today, I welcome the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
I do not have to do everything by myself.
I will ask God to help me make good choices.
I will listen, learn, and keep growing.
Today, I choose to let the Holy Spirit guide me.
💞😊 MUCH LOVE FOR YOU ALL.
😊🧸 Have a Blessed, safe, wonderful Encouraging Monday & Week!
🧸Children’s Corner
Encouraging Mondays
🧸💖 Good, Blessed, Encouraging Mondays, Family, Friends, and New Encouragers!
📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
🎯 Walking in the Light
📖 Today’s Bible Verse
1 John 1:5–7 (NLT)
“This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.”
💛🧸 Let’s Learn Together
Good, Blessed Encouraging Mondays, Boys, Girls & Families!
Have you ever walked into a dark room and turned on the light?
As soon as the light comes on, you can see what was already there.
Maybe you see a toy on the floor.
Maybe you see something you need to pick up.
Maybe you can finally see where you are going.
The light did not put those things there.
The light helped you see them.
Today’s Bible verse tells us that God is light.
That means God is always good and true, and His truth helps us see how He wants us to live.
Sometimes God may help us notice something in our own lives that needs to change.
Maybe we were not telling the truth.
Maybe we were being mean.
Maybe we said something hurtful.
Maybe we did not want to share.
Maybe we were angry and reacted in a way that was not kind.
Maybe we know we need to say, “I’m sorry.”
When God helps us notice something like that, we do not have to hide from Him.
God already knows us.
We can talk honestly with Him.
We can say:
“LORD, please show me what You want me to see.”
And when He shows us something, we can ask Him to help us make a better choice.
Walking in God’s light does not mean we never make mistakes.
It means we are willing to be honest when we do.
We can tell the truth.
We can ask for forgiveness.
We can apologize.
We can forgive somebody else.
We can learn.
And we can keep growing.
God’s light also helps us when other people are making wrong choices.
Maybe someone is being mean at school.
You do not have to be mean too.
Maybe other children are gossiping or making fun of someone.
You do not have to join them.
Maybe somebody tells you to do something you know is wrong.
You can choose to walk away.
God’s Word helps us know which way to go.
Psalm 119:105 tells us that God’s Word is like a light for our path.
And Jesus tells us that He is the light of the world.
So when we are not sure what to do, we can ask:
“What would Jesus want me to do?”
Then we can pray, listen, and choose what is right.
Walking in the light means we do not have to pretend.
We can be honest with God.
We can let Him help us.
And we can keep learning to live more like Jesus.
🙏🏼 Today’s Prayer
Holy and Loving LORD,
Thank You for being light and for helping us know what is right.
Thank You that we do not have to hide from You.
When we make a mistake, help us be honest.
When we hurt someone, help us apologize.
When someone hurts us, help us forgive.
When we are tempted to follow a wrong choice, help us stop and remember Your way.
Please show us anything in our hearts, words, attitudes, or choices that needs to change.
Help us listen to Your Word and follow Jesus.
Thank You for loving us, forgiving us, teaching us, and helping us grow.
May Your light shine through the way we live and treat others.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
🤔🧸 Think About It
What do you think it means to walk in God’s light?
What can you do when you realize you made a wrong choice?
Is there something you can do this week to show more kindness, honesty, or forgiveness?
What can you ask God when you are not sure whether something is right or wrong?
😊 Living It Out
This week, take a few quiet minutes and ask:
“LORD, is there anything You want me to see or change?”
Then think about your day.
Maybe you need to:
Tell the truth.
Say you are sorry.
Forgive someone.
Share.
Use kinder words.
Walk away from something wrong.
Or ask God to help you make a better choice next time.
Choose one thing to work on.
You do not have to fix everything at once.
Just keep listening to God and taking one good step at a time.
🍎 Temple Care
Walking in the light can also mean being honest about how we are taking care of our bodies.
Maybe you know you need more sleep.
Maybe you need to drink more water.
Maybe you have been sitting with a screen for a long time and need to get up and move.
Maybe you need something nourishing to eat.
Maybe you need some quiet time.
You do not have to feel bad about it.
Just notice what your body may need and make one healthy choice.
You can pray:
“LORD, help me take good care of the body You gave me.”
Then take one simple step.
Drink some water.
Stretch.
Play outside.
Rest.
Eat something nourishing.
Or take a little break from your screen.
😊 Encouragement for Today
You do not have to hide from God.
He already knows you, and He loves you.
When God helps you notice something that needs to change, it does not mean you are a bad person.
It means He is helping you grow.
So be honest.
Tell the truth.
Ask for forgiveness.
Say you are sorry when you need to.
Make a better choice when you can.
And keep following Jesus.
Remember:
God’s light helps us see.
God’s Word helps us know the way.
Jesus helps us keep walking in the light.
🧸😊 Today’s Proclamation
Today, I choose to walk in God’s light.
I will be honest with God.
I will listen to His Word and choose what is right.
When I make a mistake, I will learn and keep growing.
I will keep following Jesus in the light.
💞 Love you all much!
😎😊 Have a Blessed, safe, wonderful day, week, summer, and school year!
Children’s Corner
🧸💖 Children’s Corner Encouraging Mondays Lesson
📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🎯 You Already Have What You Need to Live for God
Today’s Bible Verse
📖 2 Peter 1:3–4 (NLT)
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.
We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to
himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.
And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises.
These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape
he world’s corruption caused by human desires.
😊🧸 Let’s Learn Together
Good, Blessed Encouraging Mondays, Boys, Girls & Families!
Did you know that God has given us what we need to live for Him?
Sometimes we might think:
“Being good is too hard.”
“I can’t do the right thing all the time.”
“Everybody else is doing it.”
And you’re right about one thing—we cannot live a godly life perfectly by ourselves.
We need God.
That is why today’s Bible verse is so encouraging.
2 Peter 1 tells us that through His divine power, God has given us everything we need to live a godly life.
A godly life means living in a way that pleases God and shows His love to others.
We can be kind.
We can tell the truth.
We can forgive.
We can pray.
We can obey.
We can show love.
And when we make a mistake, we can ask God to forgive us, help us learn, and keep growing.
But God doesn’t expect us to do all of this without Him.
As we spend time with God, pray, read His Word, and learn more about Him, He helps us become more like Him.
And there’s something else important in today’s Scripture.
We don’t have to copy everything other people do.
Maybe someone at school is being mean.
That doesn’t mean you have to be mean too.
Maybe other children are making a choice you know is wrong.
You can choose to do what is right.
Maybe someone hurts your feelings and you feel like hurting them back.
You can stop, pray, and ask God to help you respond His way.
You won’t always get everything right.
None of us do.
But you can keep learning and growing with God.
When something feels hard, remember:
God is with me.
God will help me.
God has given me what I need to live His way.
You don’t have to become like everything you see around you.
As you grow closer to God, He will help His love, kindness, truth, patience, and goodness show through your life.
🙏🏼 Today’s Prayer
Perfect LORD,
Thank You for giving us what we need to live a godly life.
Help us grow closer to You and learn more about who You are.
When we have a difficult choice to make, help us choose what pleases You.
Help us be loving, kind, truthful, forgiving, patient, and obedient.
When other people make wrong choices, help us remember that we do not have to copy them.
And when we make mistakes, help us ask for forgiveness, learn from them, and keep growing with You.
Thank You for Your love, Your Word, Your help, and for always being with us.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
🤔 Think About It
What do you think it means to live a godly life?
What is one way you can show God’s character through the way you treat someone this week?
What can you do when other people are making a choice you know is wrong?
😊🧸 Living It Out
This week, choose one way to live God’s way each day.
Maybe you can:
Tell the truth when it would be easier to lie.
Be kind to someone who needs a friend.
Forgive someone who hurt your feelings.
Help without being asked.
Walk away when someone wants you to do something wrong.
Or stop and pray before reacting when you’re upset.
Each morning, ask:
“God, please help me live Your way today.”
Then look for an opportunity to do it.
At the end of the day, think about one way God helped you make a good choice.
🍎 Temple Care
God has also given us bodies that need love and care.
You don’t need lots of special things to begin taking care of yourself.
You can use what God has already given you.
Drink water.
Eat foods that help your body grow strong.
Move your body and play.
Get the rest you need.
Take quiet time away from screens.
And spend time talking with God.
Taking care of yourself is another way to be thankful for what God has given you.
😊 Encouragement for Today
You don’t have to be perfect to live for God.
And you don’t have to do everything by yourself.
You have God.
When you don’t know what to do, ask Him for help.
When you make a mistake, learn from it and keep growing.
And when other people choose something wrong, remember:
You don’t have to follow the crowd.
God can help you choose love.
God can help you choose kindness.
God can help you choose truth.
God can help you choose what is right.
God has given you what you need to live His way.
🧸 Today’s Proclamation
God has given me what I need to live for Him.
I will stay close to God and learn His ways.
I will choose love, kindness, truth, and what is right.
I do not have to follow wrong choices around me.
With God’s help, I can live a godly life.
💞MUCH LOVE FOR YOU ALL.
😎😊 Have a Blessed, safe, wonderful Day, Week and Summer!
🧸💖 Children’s Corner Encouraging Mondays Message
📅 Monday, August 3, 2026
🎯💖 Theme: A Home Filled with Love
📖 Opening Scripture
📖 Joshua 24:15 (NLT)
“But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.”
😊💖👋🏼 Good, Blessed, Encouraging Mondays, Family, Friends, and New Encouragers!
😊🎁👏🏼 Because it’s the beginning of a new month, we celebrate you and all who are celebrating
a Birthday, and any type of anniversary and milestone this month! HAPPY! HAPPY! HAPPY!
💛😊 Let’s Learn Together
Did you know God wants every child to grow up in a home where they feel loved and safe?
A safe home isn’t about having the biggest house or the most toys.
A safe home is a place where people care for one another, help one another,
pray together, and show the love of Jesus every day.
Sometimes everyone has a hard day.
Sometimes we feel tired.
Sometimes we make mistakes.
But with God’s help, we can always choose to be kind, forgive one another,
and keep loving each other.
God wants us to listen when others are talking.
He wants us to use kind words.
He wants us to tell the people we love that we love them.
Those simple things help make a home a wonderful place to grow.
Remember, you are a very special child because God made you,
He loves you, and He has a wonderful plan for your life.
😊 Let’s Do Something This Week
This week, try these three simple things:
Tell someone in your family, “I love you.”
Use kind words every day.
Thank God for the people who love and care for you.
🧸😊 Let’s Talk About It
What makes you feel loved at home?
What is one kind thing you can do for someone in your family this week?
🙏🏼 Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for loving us so much. Thank You for the people
You have placed in our lives to love and care for us.
Help us to use kind words, show love every day, listen well,
and be a blessing to our families.
Help our homes to be filled with Your love and Your peace.
Thank You for always being with us.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
💛 Remember This
God’s love helps us make our homes places where
everyone feels loved, welcomed, and safe.
🧸💛 Today’s Proclamation
Today I choose to be kind, to listen, and to show God’s love every day.
I will use kind words, help others when I can, and remember to tell my family that I love them.
With God’s help, I can be a blessing in my home and help make it a place filled with love, peace, and joy.
💞😊Love you all much!
😎😊Have a Blessed, safe, wonderful Day, Week & rest of your Summer break!
🧸 Encouraging Monday Children’s Corner Message
📅 Monday, July 27, 2026
🎯 Theme: Trust God with What Seems Impossible
📖 Today’s Bible Verse
Matthew 19:26 (NLT)
“Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
💖🧸 Let’s Learn Together
Good, Blessed Encouraging Mondays, Boys, Girls & Families!
Have you ever looked at something and thought,
“There’s no way I can do that!”
Maybe you’ve had a really hard school assignment.
Maybe you were learning to ride a bike.
Maybe you were nervous about making a new friend or trying something new.
Sometimes things seem impossible to us.
But Jesus reminds us of something wonderful.
He said,
“Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
That doesn’t mean everything will happen exactly the way we want.
It means that God is bigger than every problem we face.
When we pray, God hears us.
When we trust Him, He helps us.
When we don’t know what to do, God gives us wisdom.
Even when something seems too hard for us, nothing is ever too hard for God.
So whenever you feel afraid, worried, or like giving up, remember:
God is with you.
God loves you.
God is always able to do what is best.
You can trust Him every single day.
🙏🏼 Today’s Prayer
Perfect LORD,
Thank You that nothing is impossible for You.
When we face things that seem too hard,
help us remember that You are always with us.
Help us trust You with every problem, every worry, and every prayer
that we’re waiting to see answered in Your perfect timing,
and with every situation that seems impossible.
Help us remember that Your plans are always good,
Your wisdom is perfect, and Your love never fails.
Thank You for loving us, guiding us, strengthening our faith,
and reminding us that we can always trust You.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
🧸🤔 Think About It
What is something that feels hard for you right now?
How does knowing that nothing is impossible for God help you feel stronger?
What can you do when you start to feel worried or afraid?
🧸😊 This Week’s Challenge
Every morning this week, say:
“I will trust God because nothing is impossible for Him.”
Then, before you begin your day, thank God for one thing He has done for you.
Maybe He gave you another beautiful day.
Maybe He gave you a family who loves you.
Maybe He helped you learn something new.
Maybe He answered a prayer in a way that was best for you.
Every good gift comes from God and thanking Him helps our hearts grow in faith.
🧸😊 Encouragement for Today
No matter what you’re facing…
No matter how difficult something may seem…
Nothing is impossible for God.
Keep praying.
Keep trusting.
Keep believing.
God is always with you, and He will always do what is best.
🧸🙏🏼 Today’s Proclamation
Today we choose to trust God with every part of our lives.
We know that nothing is impossible for Him.
We will pray, trust His perfect timing, and remember that God is always with us.
We will thank Him for His love, His wisdom, and His faithfulness every day.
💞👋🏼😊 MUCH LOVE FOR YOU ALL.
😎🌞👋🏼 Have a blessed, safe, wonderful day, week, and summer!
🧸 Children’s Corner Encouraging Mondays
🌞 Monday, July 20, 2026
🎯 Lesson Target/Theme: Anchored in the LORD
📖 Today’s Bible Verse
Hebrews 6:19 (NLT)
“This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls…”
😊 Let’s Learn Together
😊👋🏼💖Good, Blessed Encouraging Mondays, Boys, Girls & Families!
Have you ever seen a big boat sitting on the water?
Do you know what helps keep it from drifting away?
An anchor!
An anchor is heavy and holds the boat in place when the wind blows or the water becomes rough.
God wants us to remember something important:
When life feels confusing—for example, when you don’t understand why something happened…
When you’ve had a hard day—maybe a friend hurt your feelings, you didn’t do as well on a test as you hoped, or someone wasn’t kind to you…
When you feel worried—maybe you’re nervous about trying something new, spending your first day at camp, or sleeping away from home…
Or when things don’t go the way we planned…
Jesus is our anchor!!!
That doesn’t mean difficult days will never happen.
It means we never have to face them alone.
God stays with us.
He loves us.
He helps us.
Just like an anchor keeps a boat from drifting away, God’s love and His promises help keep our hearts strong and steady.
Whenever you feel afraid or unsure, remember this:
Put your hope in God!
He is always faithful.
He is always good.
He is always with you.
🙏🏼 Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for always loving us.
Thank You for being our strong and steady anchor.
When we feel afraid, help us remember that You are with us.
When we feel worried, help us place our hope in You.
Help us trust You every day and remember that Your love never changes.
Thank You for taking care of us and helping us stand strong in every season.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
🤔🧸 Think About It
What does an anchor do for a boat?
How can remembering God’s promises help us when we feel worried?
Who can you talk to when you need help remembering that God is always with you?
💛🧸 This Week’s Challenge
Every morning this week, say:
“Jesus is my anchor. I will put my hope in Him today.”
Then before you begin your day, thank God for one thing He has done for you.
Maybe He gave you a good night’s sleep.
Maybe He woke you up this morning.
Maybe He gave you a loving family, a favorite toy, a fun day at camp, a new friend, or a delicious meal.
Every good gift comes from God, and saying “thank You” helps us remember how much He loves us.
💖🧸 Encouragement for Today
No matter where you go…
No matter what happens…
God is always with you.
His love never changes.
His promises are always true.
You can trust Him every day because your hope is anchored in the LORD.
🧸💖 Today’s Proclamation
Today we choose to put our hope in the LORD.
We know that Jesus is our strong and steady anchor.
When we feel afraid or worried, we will remember that God is always with us.
We will trust Him, follow Him, and thank Him for His love every day.
💞 MUCH LOVE FOR YOU ALL.
😊😎Have a blessed, safe, wonderful day, week, and summer!
🧸 Children’s Corner Encouraging Mondays Message
📅 Monday, July 13, 2026
🎯 Jesus Will Help You Carry Your Burdens
🙏🏼 Opening Scriptures (NLT)
🙏🏼 Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble
and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
📖1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
🧸 Read Together This Week
Psalm 68:19
Psalm 55:22
Philippians 4:6–7
🧸Today’s Lesson
Have you ever had a backpack that felt too heavy?
Maybe you filled it with too many books or toys, and it was hard to carry.
Sometimes our hearts can feel heavy too.
Maybe you’re worried about something.
Maybe you miss someone.
Maybe you’re afraid of something.
Maybe you had a hard day.
The wonderful news is that Jesus doesn’t want you to carry those heavy feelings all by yourself.
He says,
“Come to Me.”
That means you can talk to Jesus anytime.
You can tell Him exactly how you feel.
He already knows what is in your heart, and He loves you very much.
When you pray, Jesus helps carry the things that feel too heavy for you.
He gives you peace.
He gives you courage.
He reminds you that you are never alone.
Whenever a worry comes into your mind this week, remember this:
Jesus is always ready to listen, help, and love you.
🙏🏼 Let’s Pray
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving me so much.
Thank You for caring about everything that happens in my life.
When I feel worried, scared, or sad, help me remember that I can always come to You.
Please give me peace, courage, and a heart that trusts You every day.
Thank You for always being with me.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
🧸 Think About It
What is one thing you can talk to Jesus about today?
How does it make you feel knowing Jesus wants to help you?
🧸 Living It Out
This week, whenever you start to worry, stop for a moment and say:
“Jesus, I’m giving this to You because I know You care about me.”
Then take a deep breath and remember:
Jesus is with you wherever you go.
🙏🏼 Today’s Proclamation
Today I choose to give my worries to Jesus.
Jesus loves me, cares for me, and is always with me.
I do not have to be afraid because Jesus is helping me every day.
I will trust Him with my whole heart.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
🧸 Encouragement for Today
Always remember…
You are loved.
You are important.
You are never alone.
Jesus is always with you, and He is always ready to help you carry whatever feels too heavy.
Much love for you all!
Have a blessed day, a blessed week, and a blessed summer!
🧸Children's Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For July 6, 2026
🧸 Theme: How We Measure Giving
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📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
**"It is more blessed to give than to receive."**
**— Acts 20:35 (NLT)**
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🧸 TODAY'S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
Did you know that giving isn't only about money? God loves it when we share our kindness, our smiles, our prayers, and our helping hands with others.
Explain gently:
• Sometimes giving means sharing a toy, helping a friend, or giving someone a hug.
• Kind words and caring hearts can make someone's whole day brighter.
• Jesus loves when we think about others and show His love through our actions.
• Every time we choose kindness, we are sharing a little bit of God's love with someone else.
Reassurance Statement:
**No matter how big or small your gift may seem, God smiles when you give with a loving heart.**
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🍇 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
🧸 Connect Body Care to God's Love
Teach them:
• God gave us our bodies to take care of.
• Healthy foods, water, movement, and rest help our bodies grow strong.
🧸 Say together:
"I will take good care of the body God gave me!"
🧸 Today's Temple Care Lesson
Strong Bodies... Kind Hearts!
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💛 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
Today I'm Giving...
🧸 Choose ONE today:
• Help someone without being asked.
• Share one of your toys or books.
• Tell someone something kind.
• Pray for someone in your family or a friend.
🧸 Reminder:
Every act of kindness is a beautiful gift that brings joy to God's heart.
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💛 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let's say a prayer together.
💛 My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼 Jesus,
Today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
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🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
🧸 Jesus,
Thank You for teaching us that giving is about more than money.
Help us share kindness, love, smiles, and helping hands with others every day.
Thank You for loving us so much.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus,
Amen.
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💞 Much love for you all!!!
😎😊 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day and Summer!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For: June 29, 2026
🧸 Theme: Living the Day with God
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
“This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
💖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🧸 Tell the children:
Every day is a gift from God.
He loves being with you wherever you go and whatever you do.
🧸 Explain gently:
• God is with you when you wake up, play, learn, and rest.
• You can talk to Jesus anytime because He always listens.
• God helps you make kind choices and gives you peace when you feel worried.
• You never have to face your day by yourself because Jesus is always with you.
🧸 Reassurance Statement:
Jesus loves you, walks beside you, and is always happy
when you spend time with Him.
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Drinking water and eating healthy foods helps your body grow strong.
• When your body feels strong, it’s easier to play, learn, help others,
and thank God for the day He has given you.
💛 Say together:
“Thank You, Jesus, for helping me care for my body and walk with You today!”
Today’s Temple Care Lesson:
“Strong Body, Thankful Heart!”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Walk With Jesus Today”
Choose ONE today:
• Pray before you start playing.
• Thank God before eating your snack or meal.
• Tell someone, “Jesus loves you.”
• Draw a picture of you walking with Jesus today.
💛 Reminder:
Every time you remember Jesus during your day,
you’re choosing to walk with Him.
💛DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
🧸 My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼 Jesus,
Today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for being with us every day.
Help us remember that we can talk to You wherever we are.
Help us make kind choices, love others well, and always remember
that You are walking beside us.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus,
Amen.
💞 Much love for you all!!!
😎😊 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day and Summer!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For June 22, 2026
🎯Theme: “Gratitude Changes the Day”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
🧸 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
Have you ever had a day where something didn’t go the way you wanted?
Maybe your favorite toy broke.
Maybe someone said something that hurt your feelings.
Maybe you didn’t get picked first.
Maybe you had to do something you didn’t want to do.
Sometimes things happen that can make us feel sad, frustrated, disappointed, or upset.
And do you know what?
😊 God understands those feelings.
But God also wants us to remember something important.
Even on hard days, there is still something to be thankful for.
😊 That is called gratitude.
💛 Gratitude means noticing the good things God is doing, even when everything isn’t perfect.
Maybe your day wasn’t perfect, but you still had food to eat.
Maybe you had a hard moment, but you still had someone who loves you.
Maybe something didn’t go your way, but God still gave you another day to learn, grow, and try again.
💛God gives us so many gifts every day.
He gives us breath.
He gives us family.
He gives us friends.
He gives us opportunities to learn.
He gives us His love.
And He promises that He is always with us.
Sometimes when we focus only on what went wrong, we can miss the blessings that are right in front of us.
But when we stop and thank God, our hearts begin to feel lighter.
💛 We remember:
God is still good.
God is still helping me.
God is still with me.
God still loves me.
🧸 So this week, whenever you feel disappointed or frustrated, try asking yourself:
“What is one thing I can thank God for right now?”
You might be surprised how quickly your heart begins to smile.
🧸 Reassurance Statement:
Even on hard days, God loves you, stays with you, listens to your prayers,
and helps you find reasons to be thankful.
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect Body Care to God’s Love
🧸 Teach them:
God gave us amazing bodies, and one way we can thank Him is by taking care of them.
Drinking water helps our bodies stay healthy and strong.
Water helps us think, move, learn, play, and grow.
When we take care of our bodies, we’re showing gratitude for the gifts God has given us.
🧸 Say together:
“Thank You, God, for helping my body stay strong and healthy!”
💛Call it:
The Thankful Water Challenge
Can you drink an extra glass of water today and thank God for it?
🧸SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Gratitude Treasure Hunt”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Find one thing in your room that you’re thankful for.
• Draw a picture of three blessings God has given you.
• Tell a family member why you appreciate them.
• Before bedtime, name five things you’re thankful for today.
🧸 Reminder:
Every time you look for a blessing, you’re helping your heart remember how good God is.
🧸 Family Connection
Families who enjoy faith-filled encouragement can also explore
The Armor of God Bedtime Stories for additional Christ-centered bedtime reading and family conversations.
😊🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
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💛 My Daily Proclamation
Jesus,
today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for this beautiful day and for all the blessings You give us.
Thank You for loving us, helping us, and staying with us every day.
Help us notice the good things around us and remember to say thank You.
Teach us to have grateful hearts, even when things don’t go exactly the way we planned.
Fill us with joy, kindness, and peace.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊😎 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day and Summer!
🧸Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅For June 15, 2026
🧸 Theme: “Strength to Endure the Day”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
Have you ever had a day that felt hard before it even got started?
Maybe you felt tired, sad, worried, frustrated, or just not yourself.
💛 Explain gently:
• Some days feel easy, and some days feel harder.
• God wants us to talk to Him about our feelings instead of carrying them by ourselves.
• Jesus stays with us when we feel worried, scared, or overwhelmed.
• God can help us take one good step at a time.
💛 Reassurance statement:
Even when your day feels hard, Jesus is with you, He loves you, and He will help you through it.
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• When our bodies feel tired, resting, drinking water, and taking deep breaths can help us feel better.
• God gave us our bodies, and taking care of them helps us have energy for the things He wants us to do.
💛 Say together:
“God helps my heart, my mind, and my body grow strong.”
💛 Call it:
“Strong for the Day!”
💛 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Take One Step”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Take 5 slow deep breaths.
• Drink a glass of water.
• Draw a picture of something that makes you happy.
• Tell Jesus one thing you are worried about.
💛 Reminder:
You don’t have to do everything at once.
God will help you take one step at a time.
💛 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
💛 My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for loving us and helping us every day.
Help us remember that we are never alone.
When we feel tired, worried, or afraid, help us trust You and take one step at a time.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
💞 Much love for you all!!!
😎👋🏼💖 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day and Summer!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For June 8, 2026
🎯 Theme: “Choosing to Rejoice”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
— Psalm 118:24
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
Sometimes we have happy days and sometimes we have hard days.
But every day is a gift from God, and we can choose to thank Him and stay close to Him.
Explain gently:
• God is with us on good days and hard days.
• We can choose kindness, gratitude, and peace.
• God loves us even when we feel sad, frustrated, or upset.
• We can talk to Jesus anytime and ask Him to help us.
🧸 Reassurance statement:
“No matter what kind of day you’re having, Jesus loves you and is always close by.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Drinking water helps our bodies stay strong and healthy.
• When our bodies feel better, it can help us think more clearly and stay focused.
💛 Say together:
“God helps me take care of my body and my heart!”
💛 Call it:
“Joy Fuel for My Body!”
💛 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Choose Joy Today!”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Draw a picture of something you’re thankful for.
• Tell someone one kind thing about them.
• Take three deep breaths and thank Jesus for today.
• Go outside and thank God for something you see.
💛 Reminder:
“You can choose joy one small step at a time, and Jesus will help you.”
🧸 KEEP GROWING
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You can also explore the Armor of God Bedtime Stories series, created to help children learn about God’s love, protection, courage, and truth in simple and meaningful ways.
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💛 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
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My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for giving us this day.
Help us choose joy, kindness, and gratitude no matter what happens.
Thank You for loving us, helping us, and staying close to us.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
💖 Much love for you all!!!
😊😎 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
And a Happy and Safe Summer!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For Monday, June 1, 2026
🧸 Theme: “Today Is a Gift from God”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
Every morning when you wake up, God has given you a brand-new day.
🎁 Today is a special gift from Him!
Explain gently:
• God loves you and is happy to spend time with you today.
• Every day is a chance to learn, grow, help others, and make good choices.
• God is with you at home, at school, at church, and wherever you go.
• Even when a day feels hard, God can help you through it.
💖 Reassurance statement:
“God loves you, walks with you, and is always happy to hear you talk to Him.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
😊 Connect body care to God’s love
🧸 Teach them:
• Drinking water helps our bodies stay healthy and strong.
• When we take care of our bodies, we are taking care of one of God’s special gifts.
🧸 Say together:
“Thank You, God, for my body and this new day!”
🧸 Call it:
“Gift of the Day Challenge”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Thank You, God!”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Draw a picture of something you’re thankful for today.
• Tell someone in your family one thing you love about them.
• Drink a glass of water and thank God for your body.
• Say, “Thank You, God, for today!” three times with a big smile.
🧸 Reminder:
“Every time you thank God, you are remembering how much He loves you!” 😊
DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
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🙏🏼 My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for this beautiful day.
Thank You for loving us and taking care of us.
Help us make good choices, be kind to others,
and remember that every day is a gift from You.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
💖🧸 Much love for you all!!!
😎🧸 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day! and amazing Summer vacation!
💖 Thank you for stopping by! My prayer is that this message encourages your heart,
strengthens your faith and reminds you that God is with you every step of the way.
😊 For additional encouragement, explore the resources on the Book Nook and the Products page,
the Newsletter and the other pages on this website!
💖 And let's grow in our walk with and love for God together!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026
🧸 Theme: “Living in Strength Daily”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”— Philippians 4:13
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God gives you strength every day. You don’t have to do things all by yourself.”
Explain gently:
• God helps you when things feel hard
• You don’t have to figure everything out on your own
• God is always with you, helping you and guiding you
• You can talk to God anytime — morning, during your day, or at night
😊 Reassurance statement:
“God loves you, stays with you, and helps you every single day.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
🧸 Teach them:
• Eating good food and drinking water helps your body feel strong
• When your body feels strong, it helps you focus, learn, and play
🧸Say together:
“God helps my body be strong and healthy!”
🧸 Call it:
“Strong Body, Strong Day!”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Strong Moments with God”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Say a short prayer when you wake up
• Take a deep breath and say “Thank You, God”
• Drink water and remember God cares for your body
• Say something kind to someone
😊 Reminder:
“God is with you in every choice you make.”
🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼 Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.I want to live kind.I want to live whole.
I trust You.I follow You.I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for giving us strength and helping us every day.
Help us remember that we are not alone, and that You are always with us.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
😊🙏🏼 Today we also remember people who were very brave and helped keep others safe.
We say thank You for them and remember to be kind, strong, and loving too.
😊 If you want more Encouraging Mondays messages, you can always visit:
https://encouragingmondays.com
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅🧸 For Monday, May 18, 2026
🧸 Theme: “God Gives Me Strength”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“Sometimes things feel hard, and we feel tired. But God gives us strength to keep going.”
Explain gently:
• It’s okay if something feels hard or takes time
• You don’t have to give up when you feel tired
• God is always with you, helping you
• You can keep trying because God gives you strength
💖 Reassurance statement:
“God loves you, stays with you, and helps you keep going every day.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• When your body is tired, you need rest and water
• Rest and water help your body feel strong again
Say together:
“God helps me rest, and God makes me strong!”
🧸 Call it:
“Strong Body, Happy Heart!”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Strength in Action!”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Take a deep breath and stretch your arms up high
• Take a short walk with a grown-up
• Sit quietly and say, “Thank You, God”
• Drink a cup of water and smile
💖 Reminder:
“You can choose something good, and God is with you while you do it!”
🙏🏼💖 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼 Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for giving us strength when we feel tired.
Help us keep trying and remember You are always with us.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞 Much love for you all!!!
😊 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For Monday, May 11, 2026
🎯Theme: “I Don’t Have to Do It Alone”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13
💛 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“You don’t have to do everything by yourself.
Jesus is always ready to help you.”
Explain gently:
• Sometimes we feel big feelings like being upset, tired, or confused
• Sometimes we try to figure things out all by ourselves
• But Jesus is always with us and wants to help us
• We can talk to Him anytime, anywhere
🧸 Reassurance statement:
“Jesus loves you, listens to you, and helps you every single day.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• When you feel overwhelmed or tired, your body needs a pause
• Taking a deep breath helps your body calm down
Say together:
“Jesus helps me calm down and feel strong.”
Call it:
“Pause & Breathe with Jesus”
😊 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Talk to Jesus Moment”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Take a deep breath and say, “Jesus, help me”
• Sit quietly for a moment and think about something that made you feel big emotions
• Draw a picture of yourself talking to Jesus
• Say a short prayer before bedtime
Reminder:
“You can talk to Jesus anytime, and He is always with you.”
🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
🙏🏼 My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for always being with us and helping us.
Help us remember we don’t have to do things alone.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
💞 Much love for you all!!!
😊 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈🧸😊 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For Monday, May 4, 2026
🎯 Theme: “Strength That Comes from Jesus”
📖🧸 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13
📖🧸 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“You don’t have to do everything by yourself—Jesus helps you!”
👏🏼😊💞 Before we begin, let’s celebrate something special!
If you have a birthday this month… we celebrate YOU!
If something good happened in your life… we celebrate YOU!
If your family is celebrating something special… we celebrate that too!
You matter, and your moments matter.
🧸 Explain gently:
• Sometimes we feel tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed
• Sometimes we try to do everything by ourselves
• Jesus is always with us and gives us strength
• We can ask Him for help anytime—big or small
💖😊 Reassurance statement:
“Jesus loves you, helps you, and is always with you—no matter what.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Teach them:
• Drinking water helps your body stay strong and healthy
• Moving your body helps you feel better and have energy
😊 Say together:
“God helps me stay strong inside and out!”
Call it:
“Strong Body, Strong Heart!”
😊 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Ask Jesus for Help!”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Put your hand on your heart and say, “Jesus, help me today”
• Take 3 slow, deep breaths when you feel upset
• Drink a glass of water and say thank You to God
• Do 5 jumps or stretches and smile
Reminder:
“You can always ask Jesus for help—He is with you everywhere you go!”
🙏🏼🧸 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
🙏🏼 My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Jesus,
Thank You for helping us when we feel weak.
Help us remember that we don’t have to do things by ourselves.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.
🧸💕 Much love for you all!!!
🧸😎 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈 Children’s Corner Encouraging Mondays Message
📅 April 27, 2026
🧸 Theme: “Walk What You Know”
KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.”
— James 1:22 (NLT, simplified)
TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God doesn’t just want us to hear what is right—
He wants us to do what is right too!”
Explain gently:
• You can hear God’s Word and know what is right
• But God wants you to actually do what is right
• Doing what is right helps you grow stronger inside
• God helps you take one good step at a time
Now help them go a little deeper:
• You might know it’s right to be kind—but feel like being mean
• You might know it’s right to listen—but want to do your own thing
• You might know it’s right to tell the truth—but feel scared
That’s when God is helping you the most.
Explain clearly:
• You don’t have to be perfect
• You don’t have to get everything right all at once
• God is proud of you when you try and keep learning
Let them understand this truth:
Every time you do what is right…
your heart grows stronger
your choices get better
your life begins to change
Reassurance statement:
“God is always with you, helping you take one good step at a time.”
CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Just like we make good choices in our actions, we can make good choices for our bodies
• Eating healthy foods and drinking water helps your body feel strong
Go a little deeper:
• When your body feels good, it’s easier to listen
• It’s easier to focus
• It’s easier to make good choices
Say together:
“I make strong choices because God is helping me!”
Call it:
“Strong Choices Every Day!”
SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“One Good Choice”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Help someone without being asked
• Tell the truth, even if it’s hard
• Listen the first time
• Say something kind to someone
Reminder:
“One good choice can make a big difference!”
DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for teaching us what is right.
Help us do what is right every day, one step at a time.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
Much love for you all!!!
Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
April 27 Children’s Corner EM Message
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Shawna Stately <shawnasencouragingmondays@gmail.com>
Mar 31, 2026, 5:46 PM
to me
For April 27
Theme: “Walk What You Know”
KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.”
— James 1:22 (NLT, simplified)
TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God doesn’t just want us to hear what is right—
He wants us to do what is right too!”
Explain gently:
• You can hear God’s Word and know what is right
• But God wants you to actually do what is right
• Doing what is right helps you grow stronger inside
• God helps you take one good step at a time
Now help them go a little deeper:
• You might know it’s right to be kind—but feel like being mean
• You might know it’s right to listen—but want to do your own thing
• You might know it’s right to tell the truth—but feel scared
That’s when God is helping you the most.
Explain clearly:
• You don’t have to be perfect
• You don’t have to get everything right all at once
• God is proud of you when you try and keep learning
Let them understand this truth:
Every time you do what is right…
your heart grows stronger
your choices get better
your life begins to change
Reassurance statement:
“God is always with you, helping you take one good step at a time.”
CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Just like we make good choices in our actions, we can make good choices for our bodies
• Eating healthy foods and drinking water helps your body feel strong
Go a little deeper:
• When your body feels good, it’s easier to listen
• It’s easier to focus
• It’s easier to make good choices
Say together:
“I make strong choices because God is helping me!”
Call it:
“Strong Choices Every Day!”
SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“One Good Choice”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Help someone without being asked
• Tell the truth, even if it’s hard
• Listen the first time
• Say something kind to someone
Reminder:
“One good choice can make a big difference!”
DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for teaching us what is right.
Help us do what is right every day, one step at a time.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
Much love for you all!!!
Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom Encouraging Mondays
📅 Monday, April 20, 2026
🌈Theme: “When You Know God, You Know Who You Are”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“But you are not like that… You are God’s very own special people.”
— 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT, simplified)
📖😊 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“When you know God, you begin to understand who you are.
God helps you see how special you really are!”
Explain gently:
• You don’t have to figure out who you are all by yourself
• God shows you who you are because you belong to Him
• You are special, chosen, and loved by God
• You don’t have to try to be like everyone else—God made you on purpose
🧸 Reassurance statement:
“You are loved, you are special, and you belong to God no matter what.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• The way you take care of your body shows how much you value yourself
• When you eat good foods, your body feels strong and full of energy
😊 Say together:
“I take care of my body because I am special to God!”
Call it:
“Strong and Special Choices!”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Who I Am in God” Time
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Say: “I am special because God made me!”
• Draw a picture of yourself and smile big
• Tell someone: “God made me special!”
• Thank God for one thing you love about yourself
😊 Reminder:
“When you remember who you are in God, you make strong and happy choices!”
🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for showing us who we are.
Help us remember that we are special and loved by You.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞 Much love for you all!!!
👋🏼😊🧸 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈 Children’s Corner Encouraging Mondays
Monday, April 13, 2026
🎯 Theme: “Knowing God, Not Just Knowing About Him”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone:
that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord…”
— Jeremiah 9:24 (NLT, simplified)
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God doesn’t just want us to hear about Him—
He wants us to know Him and be close to Him!”
🧸 Explain gently:
• You can hear about God from others, but God wants to know you personally
• Knowing God means talking to Him, listening, and spending time with Him
• The Bible helps us learn who God is and how much He loves us
• God is kind, loving, and always ready to be close to you
💛 Reassurance statement:
“You can talk to God anytime, and He is always happy to spend time with you.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• When you eat healthy foods and drink water, your body feels better
• When your body feels good, you can focus and enjoy learning about God
😊 Say together:
“I take care of my body so I can grow and learn!”
😊 Call it:
“Ready to Learn and Grow!”
SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Time with God”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Say a short prayer to God
• Listen to a Bible story
• Sit quietly and say, “Hi God, I love You!”
• Draw a picture of you spending time with God
🧸 Reminder:
“Every time you spend time with God, you are getting to know Him more!”
🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for wanting to know us and be close to us.
Help us spend time with You every day.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus,
😊 Much love for you all!!!
🧸 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈 Children Corner SafeRoom Encouraging Mondays Message
📅 Monday April 6, 2026
🧸 Theme: “Getting to Know Jesus”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Yes, Jesus did many other miraculous signs… but these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God…”
— John 20:31 (NLT, simplified)
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🧸Tell the children:
“Today we are learning that the Bible helps us know who Jesus is.
And the more we know Jesus, the more we understand how much He loves us!”
Explain gently:
• The Bible is like a special book that tells us about Jesus
• Jesus wants to be your friend and be close to you
• When you read or hear God’s Word, you learn how kind and loving He is
• You don’t have to be perfect—Jesus loves you just the way you are
💖 Reassurance statement:
“Jesus loves you, is always with you, and is happy when you spend time learning about Him.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Eating fruits and healthy foods helps your body grow strong
• When your body feels good, it’s easier to listen, learn, and have joy
🧸 Say together:
“I take care of my body because God loves me!”
🧸 Call it:
“Strong Body, Happy Heart!”
💛 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Get to Know Jesus Time”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Listen to a Bible story about Jesus
• Draw a picture of Jesus loving people
• Say “Hi Jesus” and talk to Him like a friend
• Ask someone to read you a Bible verse
💛 Reminder:
“Every time you spend time with Jesus, you are growing closer to Him!”
🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving us and helping us learn who You are.
Help us spend time with You every day.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞 Much love for you all!!!
😊 Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For March 30, 2026
🎯 Theme: “Your Work Matters — Nothing Is Wasted”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Be steadfast and immovable. Always work for the Lord.
Remember that nothing you do for Him is ever useless.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
💛 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🧸 Tell the children:
“Today we are learning that every good thing you do for God matters.”
Explain gently:
• Sometimes you do something kind and no one notices.
• Sometimes you try your best and no one says thank you.
• Sometimes it feels like your effort doesn’t matter.
• But God sees everything.
The Bible tells us that nothing we do for God is useless.
That means:
Your prayers matter.
Your kindness matters.
Your obedience matters.
Your effort matters.
Even when you don’t see results right away.
God is growing something inside of you.
Reassurance statement:
“God sees your good choices, and nothing you do for Him is ever wasted.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Resting helps your body and brain grow strong.
• When you rest well, you can keep doing good things without feeling too tired.
Say together:
“God helps me rest and grow strong!”
Call it:
“Rest & Grow Week”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Plant a Seed”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Plant a small seed (or pretend to plant one) and talk about how it grows over time.
• Draw a picture of something good you did this week.
• Tell someone one good choice you are proud of.
• Write or say one prayer and trust God to take care of it.
Reminder:
“Good choices grow, even when you can’t see them yet.”
🙏🏽 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for seeing everything we do.
Help us remember that our good choices matter.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🧸 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 For March 23, 2026
🎯 Theme: “In the Work of the Lord — Everyday Good Choices”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Be steadfast and immovable. Always work for the Lord. Remember that nothing you do for Him is ever useless.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
🌈 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“Today we are learning that God’s work can happen anywhere — even in your everyday life.”
Explain gently:
• God’s work is not only in church.
• God’s work can happen at school and at home.
• When you tell the truth, you are doing God’s work.
• When you help someone or forgive someone, you are doing God’s work.
The work of the Lord means:
Choosing kindness.
Choosing honesty.
Choosing patience.
Choosing love.
You don’t have to be on a stage to serve God.
You serve Him by how you live.
🧸 Reassurance statement:
“God sees your everyday good choices, and they matter to Him.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Eating healthy foods helps your brain think clearly.
• A clear mind helps you make wise and kind choices.
Say together:
“God helps me choose what is right!”
Call it:
“Wise Choices Week”
🌈 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“God’s Work at Home”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Help clean up without being asked.
• Say something kind to someone today.
• Practice telling the truth even if it feels hard.
• Draw a picture of yourself doing something kind for someone.
🧸 Reminder:
“Every time you choose what is right, you are doing God’s work.”
👏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
😊😊My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for giving us good work to do every day.
Help us choose kindness, honesty, and love.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞 Much love for you all!!!
😊Have a joyful,
peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈 Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅March 16, 2026
🎯 Theme: “Always Abounding — Faith That Moves”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Be steadfast and immovable. Always work for the Lord. Remember that nothing you do for Him is ever useless.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
📖 TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🧸 Tell the children:
“Today we are learning that loving God means doing something with our faith.”
Explain gently:
• Faith is not just something we say — it is something we do.
• God loves when we grow and keep trying.
• Small good choices matter to Him.
• We can serve God right where we are.
Always abounding means:
You keep growing.
You keep helping.
You keep choosing what is right.
It doesn’t mean being perfect.
It means showing up and doing your best.
🧸 Reassurance statement:
“God sees every good choice you make, even the small ones.”
🍎 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Moving your body helps your brain and heart feel happy.
• When your body feels strong, it’s easier to make strong choices.
Say together:
“God helps me grow strong and kind!”
Call it:
“Growing Strong Week”
💛 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Move in Faith”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Help someone at home without being asked.
• Draw a picture of yourself doing something kind.
• Practice saying “Yes, Lord” when asked to do something good.
• Take a short walk and thank God for something you see.
Reminder:
“Every small good choice helps you grow strong in God.”
🧸 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼 Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for helping us grow and keep trying.
Help us choose kindness and obedience every day.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📅 March 9, 2026
🧸Theme: “Be Immovable — Standing Strong”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Be steadfast and immovable. Always work for the Lord. Remember that nothing you do for Him is ever useless.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
💛TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🧸Tell the children:
“Today we are learning how to stand strong when things around us change.”
Explain gently:
• Sometimes people say things that hurt our feelings.
• Sometimes friends change or situations feel different.
• But God never changes.
• When we trust God, our hearts can stay steady.
Being immovable does not mean being stubborn or mean.
It means:
You don’t let other people’s opinions decide who you are.
You don’t stop being kind just because someone else isn’t kind.
You don’t stop doing what’s right just because it feels hard.
💛 Reassurance statement:
“Even when people change, God stays the same and helps you stand strong.”
🍎CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Taking slow, deep breaths helps calm your body when you feel upset.
• A calm body helps you make wise choices.
😊 Say together:
“God helps me stay calm and strong!”
😊 Call it:
“Strong Stand Week”
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Stand Like a Rock”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Stand tall like a rock and practice 3 slow deep breaths.
• Draw a big rock and write “God helps me stand strong” on it.
• Think of one time you can choose kindness this week, even if someone isn’t kind first.
• Practice saying, “I choose what’s right,” out loud.
💛 Reminder:
“You can stand strong because God’s love holds you steady.”
💛DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼 Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for helping us stand strong when things change.
Help us choose what is right and stay kind.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊🧸Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom - Encouraging Mondays
📅For March 2, 2026
⚓Theme: “Be Steadfast — Strength That Stays”
📖KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Be steadfast and immovable. Always work for the Lord. Remember that nothing you do for Him is ever useless.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
🌈TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🧸Tell the children:
“Today we are learning how to stay strong on the inside, even when things change around us.”
Explain gently:
• Sometimes plans change, and that can feel confusing.
• Sometimes feelings change, and that can feel big.
• But God does not change. He stays the same.
• When we stay close to Jesus, our hearts can stay steady too.
🧸Being steadfast means:
You don’t quit just because something feels hard.
You don’t stop trusting God just because you have to wait.
🧸Reassurance statement:
“Even when things change, God is still with you and helping you grow strong.”
🍎CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Drinking water helps your body stay strong and focused.
• When your body feels good, it’s easier to make good choices.
🧸Say together:
“God helps me grow strong — inside and out!”
Call it:
“Strong Roots Week”
💛SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Strong Like a Tree”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Stand tall like a tree and practice taking 3 slow, deep breaths.
• Draw a tree with deep roots and write “God keeps me strong” on it.
• Tell someone one thing you trust God for this week.
• Practice waiting patiently for something small today.
😊Reminder:
“You can grow strong like a tree because God’s love holds you steady.”
🙏🏽DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
🙏🏽CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for helping us stay strong when things change.
Help us trust You and grow steady hearts.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
🗓️ For February 23, 2026
🧸Theme: Rooted in Love
📖KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
— Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)
✝️TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“Did you know that trees stay strong because their roots grow deep in the ground? God says when we trust Him, our hearts grow strong too!”
Explain gently:
• Sometimes we feel wobbly inside — like when we’re nervous, sad, or upset.
• When we trust Jesus, He helps our hearts feel steady again.
• God’s love is like strong roots that hold us in place.
• When we remember He is with us, we don’t have to feel afraid.
😊Reassurance statement:
“Even when you feel small or unsure, God’s love is holding you steady.”
🍇CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
🤔Teach them:
• Our bodies need good rest and good food to grow strong.
• When we sleep well and eat healthy foods, our bodies can think clearly and feel happier.
💪🏼Say together:
“God helps my body grow strong!”
🗣️Call it:
Strong Roots, Strong Body!
🧸SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Grow Strong Like a Tree”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Stand tall like a tree and stretch your arms like branches.
• Draw a picture of a tree with big, strong roots.
• Say one thing you’re thankful God helps you with.
• Give someone a big hug and say, “God loves you!”
🤔Reminder:
“You can grow strong in your heart every day because God is always with you.”
👏🏼DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving us and helping our hearts grow strong.
Help us trust You and remember You are always with us.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💕Much love for you all!!!
🧸Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
🗓️For February 16, 2026
💞Theme: “Love That Casts Out Fear”
📖 KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Perfect love takes away fear.”
— 1 John 4:18 (adapted for children)
✝️ TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“Sometimes we feel scared or worried, but God’s love helps us feel safe and brave.”
Explain gently:
• It’s okay to feel scared sometimes
• God’s love is bigger than anything that makes us afraid
• God is always with us, even when we feel nervous
• God’s love helps our hearts feel calm and safe
😊 Reassurance statement:
“God loves you, stays with you, and takes care of you every day.”
🍇 CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Taking slow, deep breaths helps our bodies calm down
• When our bodies feel calm, our hearts feel peaceful too
Say together:
“God’s love helps me feel calm and safe.”
Call it:
The Calm-Down Breath
🧸 SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Fear Goes Away” Choice Time
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Take three slow breaths and smile
• Hug a stuffed animal or pillow
• Draw a picture of a heart
• Say, “God loves me” out loud
Reminder:
“God is with you wherever you go.”
🙏🏼 DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼✝️ CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving me and keeping me safe.
Help me remember You are always with me.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞 Much love for you all!!!
🌈😊Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📆For February 9, 2026
🧸Theme: God’s Love Holds Me Steady
📖KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“Nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.”
— Romans 8:38 (child-friendly paraphrase)
✝️TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
⭐Tell the children:
“Sometimes life feels wiggly or confusing, but God’s love never lets go of us. God’s love holds us steady no matter what.”
🤔Explain gently:
• God loves you on good days and hard days
• God stays close when you feel happy or sad
• God’s love keeps you safe and cared for
• God never leaves you alone
💕Reassurance statement:
“God loves you so much, and He is always right here with you.”
🍇CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
🤸🏼♀️Connecting body care to God’s love
⭐Teach them:
• Drinking water helps our bodies feel calm and strong
• When our bodies feel good, it’s easier to feel peaceful and happy
⭐Say together:
“God helps my body and my heart feel steady.”
⭐Call it:
The Steady-Heart Helper
🧸SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Held and Steady” Activity
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Hug a stuffed animal and say, “God loves me”
• Hold hands with a trusted adult and smile
• Sit quietly and take three slow breaths
• Draw a heart and say who loves them
🤔Reminder:
“God’s love is holding you, even when things feel wiggly.”
✝️DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
🌈My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving us and holding us steady.
Help us feel safe and loved today.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
😊Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
🗓️For February 2, 2026
🧸Theme: “Rooted in God’s Love”
📖KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“God loves us, and we can trust His love.”
— 1 John 4:16 (child-friendly)
✝️TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God loves you so much — all the time, every day, no matter what. His love is like strong roots that help you feel safe and grow.”
🤔Explain gently:
• God’s love never runs out
• God loves you even when you make mistakes
• God stays close when you feel scared or unsure
• God helps your heart feel calm and strong
💕Reassurance statement:
“God loves you, God is with you, and God will never leave you.”
🍇CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connecting our bodies to God’s love
Teach them:
• Eating fruits and healthy foods helps our bodies grow strong
• Strong bodies help us play, learn, and feel good
Say together:
“God helps my body grow strong and healthy!”
Call it:
💪🏼“Growing Strong with God”
🤸🏼♀️SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Love Roots Choices”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Draw a heart and write “God Loves Me” inside
• Give someone a hug or kind word
• Thank God for one thing today
• Take a deep breath and smile
Reminder:
“Every good choice helps your heart grow strong in God’s love.”
🧸DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
🙏🏼Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving us so much.
Help us remember You are always with us.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💕😊Much love for you all!!!
🧸😊Have an amazingly fun, safe, Blessed week!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📆 For January 26, 2026
🧸Theme: God Makes Us Whole
📖KEY VERSE (NLT – Child-Friendly)
“With Jesus, I am complete.”
(Colossians 2:10, adapted from NLT)
✝️ TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God fills our hearts with His love, so we don’t feel empty.”
Explain gently:
• God loves you just the way you are
• You don’t need others to make you feel important
• God helps your heart feel full and safe
• When God fills us, we can love others better
💞Reassurance statement:
“You are already loved and cared for by God.”
🤸🏽CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Rest helps our bodies feel better
• God wants us to slow down sometimes
😊Say together:
“I rest because God takes care of me!”
Call it:
Rest Time with God
🌈SIMPLE ACTIVITY
“Full Heart Moments”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Sit quietly and breathe for one minute
• Draw a heart and color it bright
• Say “Thank You, God” three times
• Share something that makes you happy
🤔Reminder:
“God’s love fills your heart every day.”
✝️DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
😊My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving us so much.
Help our hearts feel full and happy.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
🧸😊Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
📆For January 19, 2026
😊Theme: Trusting God to Help Us Choose
📖KEY VERSE (Child-Friendly – NLT Adapted)
“Trust God, and He will help you.”
(Proverbs 3:5–6, adapted from NLT)
🌈TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“When we don’t know what to do, we can ask God for help.”
😊Explain gently:
• God sees things we can’t see
• God helps us make good choices
• We don’t have to figure everything out alone
• God always wants what’s best for us
😊Reassurance statement:
“You are never alone — God is helping you every step of the way.”
CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connect body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Eating fruits and vegetables helps our bodies grow strong
• God loves when we care for our bodies
🧸Say together:
💪🏽“God helps my body grow strong!”
Call it:
🙏🏼Strong Body, Trusting Heart
🤸🏽SIMPLE ACTIVITY
🙏🏼“Ask God First”
🤔Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Say a short prayer asking God for help
• Draw a heart and write “God helps me”
• Take three calm breaths and thank God
• Tell a grown-up how you feel
🌈Reminder:
“You can always ask God for help — He listens.”
🙏🏼DAILY PROCLAMATION (CHILDREN)
Before we finish, let’s say a prayer together.
⸻
My Daily Proclamation
Jesus, today I choose You.
I give You my heart.
I give You my choices.
I give You my day.
Help me love what is good.
Help me choose what is right.
Help me listen when You lead me.
Jesus, I want to live happy.
I want to live kind.
I want to live whole.
I trust You.
I follow You.
I belong to You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for helping us.
Teach us to trust You.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
😊Much love for you all!!!
Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day! 🧸💕
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
For January 12, 2026
💛Theme: Friends Who Help Our Hearts
📖KEY VERSE:
“Kind words make people feel happy inside.”
— Proverbs 27:9 (NLT, child-friendly portion)
✨TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God gives us friends who help our hearts feel safe, calm, and happy.”
Explain gently:
• Some friends help us feel peaceful
• Some friends help us feel brave
• Good friends don’t make us feel scared or sad all the time
• God helps us choose friends who are kind and loving
💞Reassurance statement:
“God is always with you, and He helps you know who is safe for your heart.”
🍇CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connecting body care to God’s love
🧸Teach them:
• Drinking water helps our bodies feel good
• God loves when we take care of ourselves
🗣️Say together:
“I take care of my body because God loves me!”
😊Call it:
“Water for a Happy Heart”
🌟SIMPLE ACTIVITY:
🌈 “Kind Friend Choices”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Draw a picture of a kind friend
• Say something kind to someone today
• Give a hug (with permission)
• Pray for a friend
🌈Reminder
“You can always choose kindness, and God is right there with you.”
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
✝️ “Jesus,
Thank You for friends who help us feel safe.
Help us be kind and loving.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day 🧸
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
🗓️ For January 5, 2026
💛Theme: God Is Doing Something New
📖KEY VERSE:
“See, I am doing a new thing!”
— Isaiah 43:19 (NLT, child-friendly portion)
✨TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
Tell the children:
“God loves you so much, and He is always doing good things—even when you can’t see them yet.”
Explain gently:
• God is always working, even when things feel quiet or different
• A new year means new chances, new growth, and new kindness
• God walks with you every day—at school, at home, and everywhere
• You don’t have to rush or be perfect—God helps you step by step
💞Reassurance statement:
“God is right here with you, and He will never leave you.”
🍇CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT
Connecting body care to God’s love
Teach them:
• Eating good foods helps our bodies grow strong
• Resting helps our bodies feel better and happier
Say together:
“My body is a gift from God, and I take care of it!”
Call it:
“God’s Good Care Time”
🌟SIMPLE ACTIVITY
🌈 “New Things With God”
Invite the child to choose ONE:
• Draw a picture of something new God might be doing
• Take three slow, deep breaths and thank God for today
• Choose one healthy snack and say “Thank You, God”
• Help someone at home or school with a kind heart
Reminder:
“You can choose one thing today, and God will help you.”
🙏🏼 CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus,
Thank You for loving us and doing new things in our lives.
Help us listen, rest, and trust You today.
We love You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💞Much love for you all!!!
Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
🧸For Dec 29, 2025
🌈Theme: “God Makes All Things New”
📖KEY VERSE:
“Look! I am making everything new!”
— Revelation 21:5 (NLT)
🌿TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🌿🌿Tell the children:
“God loves to help us start fresh.
When something feels hard, sad, or messy, God says,
‘I can make that NEW!’”
✨Explain in simple words:
• God makes our hearts new when we say we’re sorry
• God helps us try again when we make mistakes
• God gives us new strength when we feel tired
• God brings new joy when we feel sad
💛God is never done with us.
Every day is a chance to begin again with Him.
Just like a brand-new notebook or a fresh box of crayons,
God gives us new beginnings — because He loves us so much.
🍎CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT:
“God doesn’t just care about our hearts —
He also cares about our bodies!”
🌈Teach them:
When we eat food that helps our bodies feel good,
we are taking care of the body God gave us.
🌈Explain gently:
• Fruits help our bodies feel happy
• Water helps our bodies feel strong
• Too much sugar can make us feel tired
🌈Say together:
“I can make NEW choices today!”
🌟Call it:
“Fresh Starts for Our Bodies!”
🌿SIMPLE ACTIVITY:
“A New Choice Today”
Talk with your child and let them choose one fresh start for today:
• Try again after a mistake
• Choose a healthy snack
• Be kind to someone
• Say a prayer before bed
• Tell God “thank You”
🌿Remind them:
Every good choice is a brand-new beginning with God.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus, thank You for loving us so much.
Thank You for making all things new — even us.
Help us make good choices, take care of our bodies,
and remember that we can always start again with You.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
💛Much love for you all!!!
🧸Have a joyful, peaceful, Blessed day!
🌈CHILDREN’S CORNER SafeRoom — ENCOURAGING MONDAYS
🧸December 22, 2025
🌈Theme: ”He Shall Be Called…”
📖KEY VERSE:
For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us… And He will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
ISAIAH 9:6
🌿This week we are learning about the special names of Jesus and what they mean for us.
The Bible tells us that when Jesus was born, He was given names that show how much He loves and cares for us.
🌟 What These Names Mean
Wonderful Counselor — Jesus helps you make good choices
Mighty God — Jesus is strong and protects you
Everlasting Father — Jesus loves you forever
Prince of Peace — Jesus helps you feel calm and safe
🙏🏽 Children’s Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving me and being with me every day.
Thank You for helping me, protecting me, and giving me peace.
Help me remember that You are always near.
I love You, Jesus. In Your name, Amen. 💕
⭐ This Week’s Action Step
👉 Tell your mom, dad, or caregiver which name of Jesus you like the most.
Is it Wonderful Counselor?
Mighty God?
Everlasting Father?
Or Prince of Peace?
🧸There is no wrong answer — just share your heart.
🌈Children’s Corner SafeRoom — Encouraging Mondays
🧸For Dec 15, 2025
🌈Theme: “Walking in God’s Light”
📖KEY VERSE:
“God is light. There is no darkness in Him.”
— 1 John 1:5
🌿TODAY’S MESSAGE FOR KIDS
🌞Tell the children:
“God’s light is like a bright flashlight that helps us see the right way.
When we stay close to Him, we feel safe, calm, and peaceful.”
Explain:
• God’s light helps us make good choices
• God’s light helps us tell the truth
• God’s light helps us feel loved
• God’s light helps us be kind
💛And if we step into darkness — maybe by doing something we shouldn’t or hiding something — Jesus still invites us back into His bright, warm light.
🥗CHILD-FRIENDLY TEMPLE CARE MOMENT:
“Did you know some foods have sneaky sugars?
They hide inside snacks and drinks and make our bodies feel tired.
But God wants our bodies healthy and strong.
So today, let’s become Food Detectives!”
🌿Teach them:
Look for “added sugar” on snacks
If there’s too much — say, “No thank you!”
Choose fruits, veggies, or clean snacks when possible.
Call it:
“Let God’s Light Help You Choose!”
🧸SIMPLE ACTIVITY: “Walking in the Light Today”
Talk with your child about what it means to walk in God’s light.
Ask them to choose one small way they can do that today:
Be kind to someone
Tell the truth
Make a healthy food choice
Pray with a thankful heart
🌞Remind them: Every good choice is a step in God’s light.
🙏🏼CLOSING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
“Jesus, thank You for being our Light.
Help us follow You, make good choices, and take care of our bodies.
In Your Name, Jesus, Amen.”
🌈Much love for you all!!! Have a wonderful, fun, Blessed day! 💛🧸
⭐Children’s Tip Theme (Monthly Focus)
Theme Title:
🌈YOU ARE SAFE TO TELL
✨Main Truth:
If something feels scary, confusing, or hurts your body or your feelings, you can tell a grown-up you trust.
💛What This Means:
Sometimes your heart tells you, “Something isn’t right.”
That feeling is important. God gave it to you.
🌈Who Is a Safe Grown-Up?
A safe grown-up is someone who:
listens to you
helps you
believes you
wants to keep you safe
(This can be a parent, grandparent, teacher, pastor, coach, or another trusted adult.)
Important Reminder:
You are never in trouble for telling the truth.
You are never wrong for asking for help.
Faith Connection:
God cares about you and your safety.
You can talk to God and talk to a grown-up
🙏🏼A Little Prayer for You
“Dear God,
Thank You for helping me grow.
Help me be kind today, brave today, and full of joy today.
Thank You for loving me every single day.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
🌈Want to Share Something With Me?
Do you have:
A question?
A happy moment?
Something you learned?
Something you’re proud of?
Ask a grown-up to help you send it to me:
Kids Write to Miss Shawna!
📬shawnasencouraingmondays@gmail.com
⭐Always Remember
God made you wonderful.
God listens when you pray.
God smiles when you learn, grow, and try your best.
Come back every week for more love, learning, and encouragement! ✨🌈
🥗NUTRITIONAL INSIGHT CORNER:
Poem Title: FOOD DETECTIVE🕵🏼♀️
**God made your body special,
from your head down to your feet.
So be a little Food Detective
every time you eat!
Look for ‘added sugar’ —
if it’s zero, that’s the clue
that this food will help your body
do what it’s made to do.
Crunch veggies, sip water,
try fruits in every hue…
Healthy choices make you strong,
and God is proud of YOU! ** 🌈🍐
🌈WHY THE RAINBOW!
In Scripture, the rainbow is a reminder of God’s promises, faithfulness, and care.
In our SafeRoom spaces, the rainbow represents hope, protection, and the reminder that you are never alone — even on hard days.
📚Books Some Families Have Found Helpful
From time to time, parents ask about books that support faith, emotional growth, confidence, and meaningful family conversations. The titles shared here are simply optional suggestions that some families have found helpful for children.
These books are chosen with care — keeping age-appropriateness, positive messages, and opportunities for discussion in mind. Many are easy or engaging reads that can also support reading comprehension and connection between parents and children.
Encouraging Mondays is not affiliated with these books or authors, and no purchases are required. Parents are always encouraged to preview materials and prayerfully choose what best fits their child and family.
How Can I Pray? – ages 2–4
God’s Garden of Blessings – ages 0–4
Notes From Jesus: What Your New Best Friend Wants You to Know – ages 5–8
Inspiring Stories for Amazing Boys Who Believe in Themselves – ages 6–10
The Power of a Praying Kid – ages 7–12
You’re God’s Girl! A Devotional for Tweens – ages 9–11
I Am Yours: Prayers for God’s Girl – ages 9–11
Inspiring Stories for Amazing Girls Who Believe in Themselves – ages 8–12
STAY CONNECTED🧸
Encouraging Mondays is more than a website — it’s a growing community of faith, reflection, and peaceful transformation. If God has been speaking to your heart through these messages, I’d love for you to stay connected throughout the week. Each platform gives you a unique way to receive encouragement, grow spiritually, and walk in God’s perfect peace.
LinkedIn — Weekly Encouragement & Reflections
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-stately-853771390
YouTube — Encouraging Mondays Video Messages
http://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingMondays
Podcast Devotionals With Shawna S. — Listen on the Go
https://open.spotify.com/show/3pT2RcBNOKpa8A2vuYIJ4W
Wherever you choose to connect, may these messages speak life to your spirit and peace to your heart