January 10th: ‘Blessed Are the Merciful’ – Learning to Show Mercy | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back for another ride! 🎉 Imagine Jesus sitting right next to you as you head to school—what stories would He tell? What lessons would He share? Today, Pastor Justin helps us discover what it means to show mercy, based on Matthew 5:7 where Jesus says:

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

We’ll learn what mercy really is, why it’s so important, and how we can practice kindness and forgiveness in our everyday lives.

💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:

• What is Mercy?
  • Mercy is showing kindness and forgiveness to someone, even when they don’t deserve it.
• Why Show Mercy?
  • God has shown us so much mercy by forgiving us when we mess up. Jesus teaches us to share that same mercy with others.
• The Promise of Mercy:
  • When we are merciful, God promises to show us mercy, too. It’s like a big circle of kindness that we get to be part of!
• Practical Ways to Show Mercy:
  • Forgiving a friend who hurt your feelings.
  • Helping someone who hasn’t been kind to you.
  • Letting a sibling have the first turn, even if they didn’t share earlier.

🌟 Challenge for the Week:
Find one way to show mercy to someone at school, at home, or wherever you are this week. Remember—God sees your kindness and is so proud of you!

🗣 Car Ride Question: What’s one way you could show mercy to someone at school or at home this week?

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