Boots and Horses
Blue jeans, boots, and horseback riding. We’ll see if you are cowgirl material. Climb atop a horse and go on a trail ride with Dad today.
Verses to Share
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by as very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. James 3:3-5 NIV
Devotional
Whoa! Halt! Stay! Slow down there, Partner! A horse can be hard to control. Considering the horse weighs 1000 pounds, your words don’t carry much weight in this yelling match. However, with a bit in his mouth and reins in your hand, you have more power behind your punch. You can turn to the right, to the left, and then stop on a dime. God reminds us how powerful our tongue can be. Just like the bit in a horse’s mouth, our words can make a huge difference. We can praise God,
honor Him, and encourage others, or we can use our words to tear down relationships, discourage our friends, and destroy lives. Wow! The tongue is certainly very powerful! Don’t try to control your tongue by will power alone. You’ll need God’s help. Pray, read your Bible, and hang out with people who love the Lord. Those things will help with the task of taming the tongue. Who knew such a powerful weapon was inside your mouth. So, the next time you open your mouth, think before you speak. Will your words help others or hurt them? If you’re helping, spout out the words with confidence. If you’re not, close your lips tightly, and try again. It takes a while to tame a wild horse, but if that can be done, our tongue can be tamed as well.
Let’s Chat
What was the most difficult part of riding a horse? What was easy?
Dad- What were some comments that bothered you when you were a kid?
Daughter- What was said that hurt your feelings?
Read James 3:3-5 again and talk about ways to tame your tongue and how to react when others have trouble taming theirs.
Capture the Moment
Have another person take a picture of you and Dad while riding the trail. Place the picture in your memory box to remember the ride.
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Verses to Share
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by as very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. James 3:3-5 NIV
Devotional
Whoa! Halt! Stay! Slow down there, Partner! A horse can be hard to control. Considering the horse weighs 1000 pounds, your words don’t carry much weight in this yelling match. However, with a bit in his mouth and reins in your hand, you have more power behind your punch. You can turn to the right, to the left, and then stop on a dime. God reminds us how powerful our tongue can be. Just like the bit in a horse’s mouth, our words can make a huge difference. We can praise God,
honor Him, and encourage others, or we can use our words to tear down relationships, discourage our friends, and destroy lives. Wow! The tongue is certainly very powerful! Don’t try to control your tongue by will power alone. You’ll need God’s help. Pray, read your Bible, and hang out with people who love the Lord. Those things will help with the task of taming the tongue. Who knew such a powerful weapon was inside your mouth. So, the next time you open your mouth, think before you speak. Will your words help others or hurt them? If you’re helping, spout out the words with confidence. If you’re not, close your lips tightly, and try again. It takes a while to tame a wild horse, but if that can be done, our tongue can be tamed as well.
Let’s Chat
What was the most difficult part of riding a horse? What was easy?
Dad- What were some comments that bothered you when you were a kid?
Daughter- What was said that hurt your feelings?
Read James 3:3-5 again and talk about ways to tame your tongue and how to react when others have trouble taming theirs.
Capture the Moment
Have another person take a picture of you and Dad while riding the trail. Place the picture in your memory box to remember the ride.
Back to Fun Activities with Dad