PONDER:

At times, it can be difficult to be a peacemaker. Someone once said, “Be pretty if you are, be witty if you can, be cheerful if it kills you!” This can be a good reminder in a pinch.

One sure way to get yourself right is to get yourself right with God. Kneeling and praying for the spirit of peace can quickly bring you to a better place.

SUCCESS (anonymous)

Success is speaking words of praise,
In cheering other people’s ways,
In doing just the best you can
With every task and every plan.
It’s silence when your speech would hurt,
Politeness when your neighbor’s curt.
It’s deafness when scandal flows,
And sympathy with other’s woes.
It’s loyalty when duty calls,
It’s courage when disaster falls.
It’s found in laughter and in song.
It’s in the silent time of prayer,
In happiness and in despair.
In all of life and nothing less,
We find the thing we call success.

MORE LESSON IDEAS
Make Home Life Better

The following can help you create a home environment where love, peace, and the Spirit of the Lord abound, leading to a sweeter and better family life.

Part 1 (of 3)
WAYS TO SHOW LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY:

• Show Charity & Love. “CHARITY suffereth long, and is kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4). Follow Jesus in showing Christlike LOVE, kindness, patience, and forgiveness towards family members.

• Treat Others with Respect and Forgiveness. Value each other’s opinions/ideas and be willing to forgive mistakes.

• Build a FAITH foundation. As you focus your thoughts and actions around Jesus and His gospel, you can face challenges together as a family.

YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.

Use this BRIGHT IDEAS LESSON Planner to plan lesson objectives, activities, and discussions (included with each activity).