July 18th: How to Be a Friend Who Shows Up | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew!
Whether you're heading to a friend's house or just riding along on errands, I'm Pastor Justin—and I'm so glad you're here.

Today’s verse comes from Job 2:13 (CSB):

“Then they sat on the ground with him seven days and nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very intense.”

Sometimes, the best way to be a good friend isn’t saying the perfect thing—it’s just showing up. In this episode, we explore how Job’s friends got it right—by sitting with him in silence when he was hurting—and what that teaches us about love, friendship, and being present like Jesus.

Kids will learn:

• Why listening is more powerful than talking

• How Jesus responded to people who were hurting

• Practical ways to be a gentle, supportive friend at school, at home, or anywhere life takes you

Jesus doesn’t ask us to fix everyone’s problems. He just asks us to be there with love and kindness.

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🔊 Discussion Question for Families:
What’s one way you can be a better friend to someone who’s sad—even without saying anything?

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