Gather the kids and talk about the importance of feeding their bodies with healthy food. Remind them of the difference between sugar treats and healthy foods that produce fuel for their growing bodies. What would happen if they skipped a meal or a day’s worth of eating? Their tummy would begin to rumble, and soon, their discomfort would affect their emotions.
Then talk about how God has given them a brain to think and how significant our thoughts are. If we say to ourselves, “I am dumb,” we will begin to feel dumb and eventually will act dumb. God wants us to feed our minds with thoughts that are in alignment with what He thinks about us, “I am priceless,” “I matter,” “My voice is significant,” “I am loved.”
Talk about our spirits and the importance of feeding our spirit with life-giving things such as worship, talking with God, hearing what He has to say to others, reading the Word, loving others, thanking Him, asking Him for help, sharing testimonies, etc. When we feed our spirit with things like fear, lies, nursing hurts, offenses, being entertained by the things of the enemy (murder games, violence, etc.), we will have a much harder time experiencing His love which He designed to be poured out to those around us. He still loves us, but our ability to receive and embrace it is affected.
I often use this language with my children, especially after I notice the fruit of not being fed, “Hey, what have you done lately to feed your spirit? It looks to me like you might need to sneak away and spend some time with Jesus.” Or, “Wow, that comment was not very kind. What things are you feeding your mind lately?
All of these things are like putting a spoonful of fresh organic veggies in our mind and spirit. Failure to feed our mind and spirit leaves us dry, empty and feeling disconnected.
Help children make a list of ways they can feed their mind and spirit and then feed them daily.
Lauren was having a hard season with her worth and value and it was showing up with friends. I had her make a list of truth statements and before school part of her routine was to speak them into a mirror. You can watch her doing it below.
HEARTWORK ❤
How about you? Do you feel better on the days you are running on empty or on the days you encounter Jesus and are surrounded by His truth? Why not put a reminder on your phone to feed their spirit every morning before sending them out the door.
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