Sharing stories of wonder and delight – with kids and kids at heart – because we are all His kids
Mama Otter: A Picture of God’s Embrace
Like a baby content in its mother’s arms, my soul is a baby content.
—Psalm 131: 2 (MSG)
Kids at Heart Share
The thought of being held by God/Jesus brings me close to tears. My mother was not a nurturing person, which likely means her mother was not a nurturing person. If I look at the photo and imagine myself as the baby otter being held by its mother, I smile.
—Pam, Wheaton, IL
—Lileigh, Age 8
Kids Devotion: Hugs from God
God loves me. God loves you! That’s good news! But how does God love me? God has more good news. When we see how animal families take care of their little ones, we see how God loves us.
When I look at mama otter cuddle her baby as they float on the sea, I ask Jesus, “Do you love me like that?” And Jesus says, “Yes, I do! You are my little one. That’s how I love you!” When I am sad or scared or I just need some love, Jesus hugs me in my heart. That’s how God loves you, too. He is our snuggly God.
Activities for Kids & Kids at Heart:
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Who is your favorite person, pet, or stuffed animal to hug? Give them the biggest, snuggliest hug ever! Take a photo and write a story.
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Find a book or video about sea otters at the library. Find a rocking chair or put some big pillows on the floor and pretend you are sea otters floating on the ocean. Draw a picture or take a photo and write a story.
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Ask Jesus to give you a hug in your heart and tell Him you love Him. That will make Him smile. Draw a picture and write a story.
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Picture Books: This I Know: Seeing God in the World He Made by Clay Anderson and Today and Always, This is True, God Loves You by Holley Gerth
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Worship Songs: Draw Me Close, Michael W Smith and Hold Me, Jaime Grace, feat. Toby Mac
Kids Share:
Send your drawings, photos, and stories to maryanne@all-his-kids.com then check out the Kids Page here.
