I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.
D&C 64:10
Prayer
Opening Song - Help Me, Dear Father
Lesson - Why is repentance and forgiveness so important in families?
The best example we have on forgiveness is our Savior Jesus Christ. I want to share with you guys a very special video, that may make you cry. This man shows what can happen when we forgive.
How do you guys think Chris was able to forgive Cameron?
Let's talk about how Chris being able to forgive blessed both families.
(Discussion blessings of forgiveness and what would have happened had he not been able to forgive: anger, bitterness, seeking revenge. What would have happened to Cameron: not able to forgive himself, may have traveled a road of self destruction. What about Cameron's parents'? What does she say about reading Chris's article of forgiveness)
How can we feel the blessings of forgiveness within our family?
(Kids answers)
Now let's talk about the importance of repentance. What does it mean to repent? (kids answer)
Why is it important to repent? The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to ‘re-turn’ toward God. It is the beckoning of a loving Father and His Only Begotten Son to be more than we are, to reach up to a higher way of life, to change, and to feel the happiness of keeping the commandments.” (source)
When we repent we are drawing closer to our Heavenly Father. Repentance allows us to use the Atonement, which our Savior Jesus Christ so freely gave to us.
Testimony on repentance and forgiveness
Activity - Steps of Repentance
Treat - Milkshakes
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