Love Pockets

Is there someone you have trouble liking? Are you angry at someone right now? Is there a group of people you have trouble understanding because the people are different from you? Is there someone you need to be especially loving toward right now? Is there someone you need to say "I appreciate you" to?

God can help us when we feel bad toward others or when we forget to show how much we care about someone. Here is something you can do to help you remember that you can talk with God about the trouble you are having with another person.

1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half. You might want to decorate it on each side.
2. Punch two holes in the ends opposite the fold.
3. Tie yarn through the holes to make a handle.
4. Hang your love pocket near your bed.
5. Write on pieces of paper the names of people you need to talk with God about. Put the names in your love pocket.
6. Each morning before you go to school and each night before you go to bed, reach into your pocket and pull out a slip of paper.
7. Say a prayer about the person whose name you drew. Ask God to help you be more loving toward that person.