Scared of Disappointing Your Parents? What Jesus Would Say
Part of the October What Would Jesus Say series. For kids carrying the weight of an 'I'm not mad, just disappointed' moment with a parent, teacher, coach, or friend. Pastor Justin walks them through Matthew 3:17, where God calls Jesus beloved before Jesus has done anything publicly, and lands them in the truth that their worth isn't earned by performance.
For Parents
If your kid is walking around with the weight of an 'I'm not mad, just disappointed' moment, this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through Matthew 3:17, where God calls Jesus 'beloved' before Jesus has done a single thing publicly, and lands them in the truth that your kid's worth isn't earned. After it ends, tell them one thing you love about who they are, not just what they do.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Your worth isn't based on your performance. You are already loved fully, even when you mess up.”
Scripture
Matthew 3:17
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Key Takeaways
- Part of the October 'What would Jesus say about the things that scare us?' series
- Walks kids through Matthew 3:17, where God calls Jesus beloved before Jesus has done a single miracle or preached a single sermon
- Names the truth: your worth isn't earned by performance. You're loved before and after the mistake
- Reframes shame as something to grow through, not hide behind
- Gives three concrete moves: say 'I'm loved even when I mess up,' apologize and stay valuable, let God's love help you grow not hide
Try This Week
- Say this to yourself: 'I'm loved even when I mess up.' The people around you care about you. We all mess up.
- Apologize and know that you're still valuable. 'I made a mistake. I'm sorry. I disappointed you' shows humility and growth.
- Let God's love help you grow, not hide. When you feel disappointed in yourself, don't shrink back. Use it as a chance to grow.
Talk It Over
What's something you've done that made you feel bad, but God reminded you that you are still loved?
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