Use Your Words to Build Up: Why Encouragement Matters
A CWJ episode for kids on the power of their words. Pastor Justin walks them through 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and lands them in the truth that what they say either builds people up or tears them down, and encouragement actually helps people grow.
For Parents
If your kid hasn't realized yet how much weight their words carry with their siblings, friends, or teammates, this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and lands them in the truth that encouragement makes people stronger and silence doesn't. After it ends, encourage your kid out loud for one specific thing you've watched them try this week.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Encouraging others helps them grow.”
Scripture
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Key Takeaways
- A CWJ episode for kids on the power of their words
- Walks kids through 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and the idea that words either build people up or tear them down
- Names the sticky truth: kind words stay with people, and so do mean ones
- Tells the story of a kid on a team who kept improving because one teammate kept encouraging them
- Gives three concrete moves: cheer others on, speak life, notice effort
Try This Week
- Cheer others on. When someone is trying, say something.
- Speak life. Use words that help, not hurt.
- Notice effort. Don't just celebrate winning, celebrate trying.
Talk It Over
Who is someone you can encourage today, and what could you say to build them up?
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