Today we had a test. One of my children got an answer wrong, but didn't want me to know. She wanted to grade her own test and fix her own mistakes. Is that possible? Can we do that in real life?

We talked about the importance of fixing our mistakes if it is possible. What are some things we can do?

8yr, "We can fix physical mistakes, like spilling water."

5yr, "We can't fix a tree falling down."

8yr, "Well, you can try. You can clean up, rebuild, and plant a new tree."

Can you think of mistakes we cannot fix?

8yr, "Spiritual mistakes, or other things like getting a divorce."

5yr, "If you get in a car accident, you can't fix that. And if someone dies, you can't just get them back."

What should we do then?

We talked about praying, helping others, and ways to help mend relationships. We even talked about specific things that have happended in the kids' lives that they want to pray about and work on mending.

Jesus offers forgiveness freely. For all our mistakes. We prayed together

What does the Bible say?

5yr, "Jesus says, 'Friend your sins are forgiven.'"

8yr, "We don't have to worry. The mistakes aren't fixed, but you can forget about the bad feelings."

Live forgiven and free!