A Heart Full of Weeds
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A Heart Full of Weeds

B1IntermediateSeptember 12, 20264 min

Read: Colossians 3:12-17 Jacob stepped off the bus and walked toward Dad. “How was your day?” Dad asked as they began walking home. Jacob shrugged. “It was all right,” he said quietly. “Something wrong?” asked Dad. Jacob kicked at a rock on the sidewalk. He was embarrassed to talk about what had happened, but he knew he could trust Dad. “That older kid pushed me around again. He’s picked me to bully instead of the other kids.” “What did you do?” asked Dad as they turned a corner and walked do...

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There's an older kid who keeps pushing me around at school. I'm so mad at him. I really want to make him pay. Getting revenge will hurt both of you, but if you forgive him, you'll both be better

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off. Have you ever been bullied before? My name is Zach and this is Keys for Kids. It is a terrible thing to be bullied and it can make you bitter if you're not careful.

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If you're being picked on, here's some advice. First, talk to your teacher or your parents to let them know. As adults, they'll know what to do to help. And second, ask Jesus to help you forgive.

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