Your New Playlist
There may be no phase where thoughts run wilder in our minds than middle school. Because middle schoolers’ level of self-awareness hasn’t developed yet, they may not even recognize the negative thoughts playing on repeat in their minds until they’re almost burned into their brains. That’s why a series like Your New Playlist is so helpful! It’s designed to help your child not just recognize their thoughts, but to replace them with truth in order to change the playlist in their minds!
WEEK 1: You create your playlist. (Matthew 6:34, 11:28-30; Psalm 94:19)
WEEK 2: You are enough. (Matthew 10:29-31; Psalm 139:14)
WEEK 3: You control the volume on fear. (Matthew 8:24-27; Psalm 23:4a)
WEEK 4: Quiet the critic. (Luke 4:18-19, 21b; Mark 6:3; Psalm 37:5)
WEEK 5: Feelings aren’t forever. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4-8; Psalm 16:8)
REMEMBER THIS
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” Psalm 94:19, NLT
DO THIS
Morning Time
As your kid starts their day, give them breakfast with a fun or encouraging note.
Drive Time
While on the go this week, ask your middle schoolers: “What songs would you add to your playlist right now?”
Meal Time
At a meal this week, have everyone answer this question: “Do you have a thought that is on repeat in your brain?”
Bed Time
Pray that you and your middle schooler will acknowledge the things that play on repeat in your heads that are not good. Ask God to replace those thoughts with truth this week!