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Clean Words for Happy Hearts: How to Speak with Love

Possible Viewpont: Evangelical Christian

Title: Clean Words for Happy Hearts: How to Speak with Love

Introduction:
Hello, children! Today, we’re going to talk about something very important: the words we use and how they can show love and honor to God! Just like how we want our hearts to be happy, we want our words to be clean and kind. Let’s explore what the Bible says about this and how we can speak in a way that brings joy to ourselves and those around us.

  1. The Power of Words:
    Have you ever thought about how powerful your words are? Words can make someone smile, feel loved, or even feel sad. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:21 that “the tongue has the power of life and death.” This means our words can help grow good things or hurt others. We want to choose words that celebrate life and bring happiness!

  2. How Does God Want Us to Speak?
    In Ephesians 4:29, the Apostle Paul teaches us, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.” This means that we should use words that are helpful and kind. We can ask ourselves: Are my words nice? Do they help others feel good? If the answer is yes, we’re on the right track!

  3. What Are Clean Words?
    Clean words are words that are gentle, encouraging, and loving! Some examples of clean words are: “Thank you,” “You did a great job,” and “I’m sorry.” These words make hearts happy! On the other hand, bad language or mean words can hurt feelings and make people sad. Instead of using those hurtful words, let’s fill our hearts with God’s love and let it overflow in our conversations.

  4. Practicing Clean Words:
    Let’s practice using clean words! You can turn to the person next to you and say something kind. Maybe it’s telling them you like their smile or that you appreciate them. Remember, when we speak kindly, we are honoring God and showing love to others.

  5. Putting It All Together:
    Every time you use kind and clean words, you are planting seeds of happiness! Think of each kind word you say as a little flower blooming in someone’s heart. Just like flowers need water and sunshine, our words need love and care!

  6. Prayer:
    Let’s end our lesson with a short prayer. Bow your heads and pray with me:

“Dear God, thank You for the gift of words. Help us to use our words wisely, speaking only clean and kind things. Teach us to honor You with our speech and to build others up with love. Amen.”

Conclusion:
Remember, children, clean words bring happy hearts! Let’s go out into the world and share our love through our words. You can make a difference one kind word at a time!

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Worship Music for Lesson

1. “Speak Life” by TobyMac
2. “Kindness” by Chris Tomlin
3. “Words” by Hawk Nelson
4. “I Can Be Kind” by Steve Johnson & Friends

Questions for Lesson

1. In your own words, why is it important to use clean and loving language when we talk to others?

2. Can you share a time when using kind words made a difference in someone’s day?

3. According to the Bible, what does Ephesians 4:29 teach about the words we should use?

4. How can using bad language affect your relationship with God and your friends?

5. What does 1 Peter 3:10 tell us about how we should speak to others?

6. How does honoring God with your words help you feel happier and more at peace?

Scriptures

Proverbs 15:1
Ephesians 4:29
Colossians 4:6
James 1:19
Proverbs 18:21
Psalm 19:14
Proverbs 12:25
Matthew 12:34-36
1 Peter 3:9
Proverbs 16:24
Ephesians 5:4
Romans 14:19
Titus 3:2
Proverbs 31:26
Philippians 2:14-15

Object Lesson

Title: Clean Words for Happy Hearts: How to Speak with Love

Objective: The goal of this illustration is to teach young children the importance of using kind and respectful language in a fun and engaging way.

Props Needed:
1. A large clear jar or container with a lid
2. Colorful slips of paper (red for ‘bad words’, green for ‘good words’)
3. A small toy heart
4. A stuffed animal (toy) that represents a character or friend
5. A permanent marker
6. A happy face sticker
7. A sad face sticker

Presentation Steps:

1. **Introduction** (2-3 minutes)
– Gather the children in a circle and show them the clear jar.
– Explain that this jar represents our hearts. When we fill it with good words, our hearts feel happy and full of love.

2. **The Good Words** (3-4 minutes)
– Take the green slips of paper and allow the children to suggest kind words or phrases they can use, such as “please,” “thank you,” “you’re awesome,” or “I love you.” Write these words on the slips and place them in the jar.
– After each word is added, hold up the toy heart and explain, “Every time we use these words, we fill our hearts with love!”

3. **The Bad Words** (3-4 minutes)
– Next, introduce the red slips of paper, explaining that these represent unkind words or bad language. Ask the children if they can think of hurtful words like “stupid” or “shut up.” Write these words down and keep them out of the jar.
– Show them the sad face sticker and say, “When we use these words, we make our hearts feel sad and heavy.”

4. **Demonstration with Stuffed Animal** (5 minutes)
– Present the stuffed animal as a character who has feelings. Ask the children to imagine how the character feels when it hears good words vs. bad words.
– Use a scenario, like: “If someone said something mean to our friend here, how would it feel?” Then, show how happy the character would be when hearing kind words.
– Let the children share their feelings about the stuffed animal when it hears kind vs unkind words, reinforcing the emotional impact of language.

5. **Conclusion** (2-3 minutes)
– Close by saying, “Just like we fill the jar with good words and keep the bad words out, we can fill our hearts with love through the words we choose every day.”
– Ask each child to pick one good word they promise to use more often. Write their names and their chosen words on a big piece of paper to display in the room.
– End with a prayer inviting God to help everyone use clean, loving words that honor Him and make our hearts happy.

This fun and interactive illustration will help children understand the power of their words and encourage them to speak with kindness.

Craft Idea

Craft Idea: “Kindness Rocks”

Objective: Children will create colorful rocks with positive words and phrases to remind themselves and others to use clean and loving language.

Supply List:
1. Smooth, medium-sized rocks (one per child)
2. Acrylic paint (various colors)
3. Paintbrushes
4. Water cups for rinsing brushes
5. Paper towels (for cleaning brushes and hands)
6. Permanent markers (various colors)
7. Clear sealant (optional, for outdoor display)
8. Newspaper or disposable tablecloth (to protect surfaces)

Instructions:

1. **Preparation**: Set up tables with newspaper or a disposable tablecloth to catch any paint spills. Lay out all the supplies, including paint, brushes, rocks, and markers.

2. **Introduction**: Begin by discussing the importance of using loving and kind words, referring to your lesson “Clean Words for Happy Hearts.” Explain that the rocks they will decorate will serve as reminders to express kindness and love through their words.

3. **Choose a Rock**: Hand out a smooth rock to each child. Encourage them to hold it and think about a kind word or phrase they want to paint on it. Examples could include “Love,” “Kindness,” “Joy,” “Hope,” or “You are Loved.”

4. **Painting**: Allow the children to use acrylic paint to paint the rocks. They can choose to paint the entire rock a solid color or create designs. Encourage creativity!

5. **Adding Words**: Once the paint dries (this may take a little while), children can use permanent markers to write their chosen kind words or phrases on the rocks. They can also add little illustrations, such as hearts or smiley faces.

6. **Reflection**: As they work, engage the children in a discussion about what it means to use clean words and speak with love. Ask them how they can practice using kind words in their daily lives.

7. **Display/Take Home**: If time allows, once the rocks are finished, create a small display near a window or a designated area to keep them as reminders for the group. If not, send the rocks home with children so they can place them in a visible spot in their homes.

8. **Optional Sealant**: For rocks that will be placed outside, consider using a clear sealant to protect the paint and allow them to be displayed outdoors.

Conclusion: Encourage the children to share their rocks with friends and family, discussing the importance of kind words and how they can spread love through their language. This craft not only reinforces the lesson but also gives the children a tangible reminder of the impact their words can have.

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