Weekly Family Devotional
The God Of The Second Chance
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Read Together
John 21:17 (ESV)
He said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?' Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, 'Do you love me?' and he said to him, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'
Talk About It
Peter was one of Jesus’ closest friends, but when things got scary, Peter said he didn’t know Jesus—three times! After Jesus died and came back to life, Peter was so sad. He worried he couldn't be forgiven or ever help Jesus again. But Jesus did something amazing: He asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Every time Peter answered, Jesus gave him a new job—"Feed my sheep," which meant caring for God’s people.
Jesus didn’t hold Peter’s mistakes against him. He forgave Peter and let him start again. When we mess up, Jesus wants us to come back to Him. He is ready to forgive us and give us new starts. His love is so big that we are never stuck in our old mistakes—He lets us try again every day.
For Parents to Explain
Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us a second chance when we mess up. Help us trust Your love, ask for forgiveness, and follow You with our whole hearts. Amen.
Family Activities
Do-Over Cards
- Cut out slips of paper and write “Do-Over” on each one.
- This week, if anyone makes a mistake, they can hand in a Do-Over card to try again.
- Talk together about how it feels to get a new chance, just like Jesus gives us.
- At the end of the week, thank Jesus for every new start!
Start Over Art
- Fold a piece of paper in half.
- On one side, draw or write about a time you made a mistake or felt left out.
- Unfold the paper, and on the other side, draw or write about how Jesus gave you a new chance or helped make things right.
- Share your drawings and talk about what you learned.
Family Prayer
Let’s each thank Jesus for His forgiveness and ask Him to help us trust Him when we need a fresh start.