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    Keys for Kids Devotional: July/August/September 2018
    Keys for Kids Devotional: July/August/September 2018
    Keys for Kids Devotional: July/August/September 2018
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    Keys for Kids Devotional: July/August/September 2018

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    Is the fast pace of everyday life taking a toll on your family's spiritual health? This devotional helps kids learn about God's Word and be encouraged in their faith in just a few minutes each day. Take a break as a family and spend time in the nourishing truth of God's Word!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJun 29, 2018
    ISBN9780997399899
    Keys for Kids Devotional: July/August/September 2018

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      Keys for Kids Devotional - Keys for Kids Ministries

      Getting the most out of your devotional

      Keys for Kids is a daily devotional created to read with your Bible. Try not to miss one day of devotions! It will help keep you closer to God’s path for your life.

      We recommend reading the guiding Bible passages before and after reading the contemporary story. Really think about your answers to the questions that follow the stories.

      Read the Key Verse. Then read it a few more times! Later, try to repeat it during your prayer time, and ask God to help you keep His Word in your heart.

      Would you like to receive a free Keys for Kids devotional at your house four times a year?

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      Note: Our mailing list is confidential and is not sold or given to others.

      All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version. © Copyright, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked CSB are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

      Scripture quotations marked ERV are taken from the Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2014 by Bible League International. Used by permission.

      Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

      Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked NLV are taken from the New Life Version, copyright © 1969 and 2003. Used by permission of Barbour Publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville, Ohio, 44683. All rights reserved.

      © 2018 Keys for Kids Ministries, Box 1001, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-1001. Printed quarterly in the USA.

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      Table of Contents

      JULY 1

      The Hidden Eagle

      READ: JEREMIAH 18:3-6

      What are you making, Grandpa?" Elena asked, walking over to the porch swing where her grandfather was shaving slivers from a small block of wood.

      Grandpa held it up to show her. There’s an eagle trapped in this wood, and I’m setting it free, he said.

      Elena looked closely at the block in his hands and then up at Grandpa. I don’t see anything in there.

      Grandpa smiled. Oh, it’s there all right. He turned the wood block in his hand. I’ll show it to you later this evening.

      When they all sat down to dinner that evening, Grandpa placed a newly carved eagle beside Elena’s plate. There you are, young lady, he said with a wink. There’s the eagle I set free from the wood.

      Elena’s eyes grew wide with amazement. Wow! she said. It’s so pretty!

      I want you to have it, Grandpa said, and whenever you look at it, I want you to remember how Jesus has done the same with you.

      Jesus made me like this eagle? Elena asked.

      Grandpa nodded. You couldn’t see the eagle in the block of wood this morning, but I could, said Grandpa. I freed it from the wood and carved it into a special creation. It doesn’t look like an old block of wood anymore, does it?

      No, Elena said, picking up the sculpture. Now it’s a beautiful eagle!

      Right, said Grandpa. And that’s what Jesus does for us. Because He set us free from sin, we’re no longer ugly blocks of wood but new, beautiful creations. But sometimes we lose sight of that when we face difficult circumstances or make bad choices. That’s why I made you this eagle– to help you remember that you’re a beautiful sculpture in Jesus’ hands. Because He’s saved you and has made you a new creation, you can trust Him to be with you and guide you in His plan for your life.

      RICHARD S. MAFFEO

      TRUST JESUS WITH YOUR LIFE

      KEY VERSE: FOR WE ARE GOD’S HANDIWORK, CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS TO DO GOOD WORKS, WHICH GOD PREPARED IN ADVANCE FOR US TO DO. EPHESIANS 2:10 (NIV)

      Did you know that if you trust in Jesus, you’re like a beautiful eagle carved out of wood? You’re no longer stuck in a block of sin–He’s set you free and has made you into something new. The Bible compares God to an artist–a potter–molding you into something beautiful. Trust Him to be with you and guide you as you live your life as a new creation.

      JULY 2

      Even Better

      READ: PSALM 16:11; PHILIPPIANS 1:21-23

      On the way home from church, Joanna noticed her brother quietly staring out the window. What’s wrong, Derek? she asked. You’ve hardly said a word since we got in the car.

      Derek sighed. I was just thinking about what Pastor Hill said about Jesus coming again.

      Joanna frowned. Don’t you want Him to come?

      Sure…someday, Derek replied.

      Sometimes I wish He’d come right away, said Joanna, like before my math test tomorrow.

      If you’d study, you wouldn’t have to wish that, Derek said.

      Wishing for Him to come soon is a good thing, said Joanna. Grandma always ends her prayers with ‘Lord, come quickly,’ remember?

      That’s easy for her to pray–she’s old! Derek said. I want a dog first, but if Jesus comes too soon, I’ll never get to have one.

      Dad smiled. Remember the camping trip we took last summer? I promised we’d go, but we couldn’t set an exact date because I didn’t know when I’d be able to get off work. So we got all our camping stuff ready and then went on with our daily lives.

      That’s right, said Mom. When Dad finally said he could go, we hopped in the car and took off. Nobody wanted to stay home and miss all the fun of camping, even if it meant not being able to do other things we had planned.

      You’re saying that being with Jesus will be even better than having a dog, aren’t you? Derek asked.

      Better than we can imagine! Dad said. He’s always with those who trust in Him, but when He comes back, we’ll be able to see Him face-to-face. Until that time comes, He wants us to keep living our lives and growing in our relationship with Him. Working, learning, making plans, having fun–those are all important things God wants us to enjoy, but none of them compare to what it will be like when we’re with Jesus.

      Well, I still hope I get to have a dog while I wait for Jesus to come! Derek said.

      And maybe He wants you to have a dog too, said Mom. But then again, maybe not. Trust Him on it either way, okay?

      BONNIE L. KINNE

      HEAVEN WILL BE BETTER THAN EARTH

      KEY VERSE: WE ARE…WELL PLEASED RATHER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8

      Have you ever hoped Jesus wouldn’t come back before you had the chance to do certain things? Are there places you want to see, people you want to meet, or activities you’d like to try? It’s normal to hope and plan for things like that, but remember that nothing compares to what awaits for those who know Jesus. Make sure you’re ready by trusting in Him. (See Have You Heard the Good News? at the end of this book.)

      JULY 3

      New Baby

      READ: PSALM 139:7-12

      Jessalynn loved her new baby brother, Josiah, but lately it seemed like Mom and Dad didn’t have time for her anymore. She and her mom used to do things together, just the two of them. But now all Mom seemed to be able to do was focus on Josiah. He had some health problems that required much of her parents’ time.

      When Dad got home from work, he and Jessalynn went outside to play ball. I’ve been working on writing a song about Jesus! Jessalynn said. I’ve been practicing it in my head. I hope I don’t forget it.

      That’s great! said Dad. Would you like some help writing down the music for it?

      That would be great! Then Jessalynn’s smile turned to a frown. Mom said she didn’t have time to help me with it today. She was really busy with Josiah again.

      Dad stopped throwing the ball and thought for a moment. We’ve been busy with him a lot these days, huh? Your mother and I knew you would have to share us with your little brother, but we never want either of you to think you’re not important to us or that we don’t have time for you.

      I know, said Jessalynn. Then she smirked. I just wish we had a machine that would duplicate you and Mom so you could be there all the time for both of us!

      Dad laughed. You know, even though we can’t do anything like that, our heavenly Father can! He is always there for us, all the time. We can go to Him in prayer whenever we feel lonely or need help with something.

      That’s a great thought, Dad! So even when you and Mom have to help Josiah, I can have peace knowing Jesus is right there with me.

      That’s right! said Dad. But always let Mom or me know when you need some time. We want to be there for you too. Dad tossed the ball to Jessalynn. "Now,

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