Shake It Up
A series about the joy of Jesus coming to earth.
WEEK 1: Because of Jesus, we can choose joy. (Luke 2:6-14)
WEEK 2: Jesus is the center of the Christmas story. (Matthew 2:1-3, Matthew 2:7-8)
WEEK 3: Jesus shows up in the middle of the mess. (Luke 2:10-11)
REMEMBER THIS
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace to those on whom his favor rest." Luke 2:14
DO THIS
Morning Time
If your teen starts their day extra grumpy (it happens to all of us!), be okay with the silence. If possible, slip them an encouraging note in their backpack, bag, or lunch for them to find later.
Drive Time
While on the go this week, ask: “What is your favorite thing to eat during the holidays? What about your least favorite thing to eat during the holidays?”
Meal Time
At a meal this week, ask everyone: “What is a decision or a situation where you had the option to choose joy as a response?” If it’s hard to think of something, work together to find the joy in the situations you are facing.
Bed Time
Pray that both you and your middle schooler will choose to find joy every day, even when things are difficult.