I am a Christ follower. My husband is a Christ follower. We hope to raise our children to become Christ followers with us. Generally speaking, neither of us has clue how reach that goal. So I was excited when I read this post: http://www.aholyexperience.com/2010/02/family-activity-for-lent-box-of.html by a woman in Canada, who was sent the idea by a woman in Wales. It is basically a confession box, where the family can write or draw things they are sorry for, and place them anonymously in the box during Lent. Then on Easter you burn them or shred them or dispose of them in some final way to symbolize God's forgiveness.
I like it because this concept is so important for their little hearts to grasp, and so difficult for me to feel I can explain. I like it because this box seems like something they can understand and participate in, even though they are small. And while Wonderboy is only 3 and may not quite get it, he can understand being sorry and wanting to make things right and that's a start. I want my kids to learn forgiveness and living as though they are forgiven so that they can (hopefully) grow into adults who forgive and do not hold onto hurts and slights and bitterness. I want them to be able to hold joy, and peace and love. I want these things because I believe it will make them better, more balanced, more content people. Sometimes those hopes seem too lofty to be attained, but today I can use this idea from Wales via Canada and the internet to keep that hope in reach. I am happy today.
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