Heart Connex Students Page - May 25-28, 2011 - Communicating with ...
Truth Flowing from One Generation to the Next— Through Strong Heart Connections
STUDENTS PAGE May 25-28, 2011 Communicating with Assertiveness—Richard Ross, Ph.D. **SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning in July 2011, Heart Connex will discontinue its email delivery, but families will still be able to access the devotions at www.lifeway.com/heartconnex. 1. Heart Surprise (Today a parent goes first): When it’s your turn, say: Teenagers probably cut down adults as much as they cut us down, and that’s not fair either. One thing I really respect about people your age is . . . Something from the Heart Surprise I want to remember:
2. Read Scripture: Ephesians 4:15,25, and 29.
Truth • A believer’s words should be firm and honest, but also spoken in love. Untruths • Only mean people take an assertive tone. • You have to protect your friends and family because they can’t handle honesty. • It’s usually better to bury your emotions than to express how you feel.
3. Explore Scripture: Write what you want to remember about the Scriptures.
4. Think It Through: Present the following statement to the family: True or False: Not telling a family member you’re upset with him or her is a good way to protect that person’s feelings. After gathering possible answers, affirm the correct answer is “false.” Explain that others usually can tell you’re upset even if you’re silent. Say: But if you don’t assertively and lovingly express your feelings, there’s no way to resolve the problem and move beyond the situation. 5. Nail It Down: A parent will lead this activity. 6. Pray: Lead your family in prayer, asking God to give family members courage and love as they speak the truth to one another. 7. Blessing: Listen as your parent blesses the family. Teen Tip: Ask your parents to share some of the most difficult obstacles they have had to overcome. Ask them how God has helped with these obstacles. Thank your parents for leaning on God’s help. Copyright 2011 LifeWay Press. All rights reserved.
STUDENTS PAGE May 25-28, 2011 Communicating with Assertiveness—Richard Ross, Ph.D. **SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning in July 2011, Heart Connex will discontinue its email delivery, but families will still be able to access the devotions at www.lifeway.com/heartconnex. 1. Heart Surprise (Today a parent goes first): When it’s your turn, say: Teenagers probably cut down adults as much as they cut us down, and that’s not fair either. One thing I really respect about people your age is . . . Something from the Heart Surprise I want to remember:
2. Read Scripture: Ephesians 4:15,25, and 29.
Truth • A believer’s words should be firm and honest, but also spoken in love. Untruths • Only mean people take an assertive tone. • You have to protect your friends and family because they can’t handle honesty. • It’s usually better to bury your emotions than to express how you feel.
3. Explore Scripture: Write what you want to remember about the Scriptures.
4. Think It Through: Present the following statement to the family: True or False: Not telling a family member you’re upset with him or her is a good way to protect that person’s feelings. After gathering possible answers, affirm the correct answer is “false.” Explain that others usually can tell you’re upset even if you’re silent. Say: But if you don’t assertively and lovingly express your feelings, there’s no way to resolve the problem and move beyond the situation. 5. Nail It Down: A parent will lead this activity. 6. Pray: Lead your family in prayer, asking God to give family members courage and love as they speak the truth to one another. 7. Blessing: Listen as your parent blesses the family. Teen Tip: Ask your parents to share some of the most difficult obstacles they have had to overcome. Ask them how God has helped with these obstacles. Thank your parents for leaning on God’s help. Copyright 2011 LifeWay Press. All rights reserved.
