The best games are the
ones in which we can learn important life lessons. That’s why this week’s blog
is a printable family game.
The central purpose of
this game is to encourage understanding each other and loving each other
without judging or trying to control or change others. It’s focus is on light
humor, which is a great life tool when needing to make repair attempts in
conflicts.
The game’s intent is to have
family members explore each other’s dreams, learn soothing techniques, encourage
listening, as well as cultivate leaders and followers with turn taking. A
follower is one who is humble. A leader is one who brings others together. As
followers of Christ, we need to be humble so he can bring us together. As
marital companions we need to be humble so we can be brought together as the
Spirit leads us. As families we need to listen and obey in humility to each
family member as we seek to understand their needs and dreams.
As we love our family
member as the way they are, strengths are seen. As we love them as they are, they
love themselves and confidence is gained. With this righteous confidence based
from a Christ center (charity-Christ’s pure love), they desire to improve where
they can. As they improve, we have greater opportunities to compliment those
strengths and good qualities. It is a heavenward spiral.
There’s no wrong way for
the leader in the game to direct. The players should not correct the leader’s
way to allow them room for personal growth as well as to encourage outside-the-box
ideas. When a critiquing thought arises, take it as an opportunity to
compliment and see a strength.
Now, for the game.
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