GOOD FRIDAY:Psalm ( LOVE THAT SAVES )

                             

GOOD FRIDAY: LOVE THAT SAVES

Psalm 86:5 NLT

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

“Good Friday is a special day because it shows just how much Jesus loves us. He loved us so much that He chose to make a way for us to be close to God forever. Today isn’t a sad day; it’s a thankful day. We celebrate because Jesus’ love is bigger than anything scary or hard. And because of Him, we can have hope, joy, and a brand‑new start.”

DAY 6 -7 Days of Kwanzaa • A Christian Reflection

   DAY 6 -7 Days of Kwanzaa • A Christian Reflection

DAY 6 - Creativity/Kuumba: Using our gifts to uplift others.

God calls us to grow and renew our minds. Creativity is using our God-given gifts to uplift our families, our youth, and our communities.

Romans 12:2 NIV

 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. 

This verse is a potent reminder that perfection is achieved through the renewing of the mind, set against high spiritual and ethical standards. For youth, this verse suggests that progressive perfection, continuous improvement, comes about through self-conscious ethical thought and practice.

Daily Reminder:

God calls us to grow, improve, and use our gifts to make a positive difference in the world around us.

Prayer:

Lord, renew our minds and help us use our gifts to uplift our families and communities.

 Day 6 - Creativity/Kuumbe: Doing always as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

 

DAY 5 -7 Days of Kwanzaa • A Christian Reflection

 DAY 5 – December 29  Nia (Purpose) 

Purpose begins when we put God first. When we seek His kingdom and righteousness, He guides every part of our lives.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

When we seek God first, everything else falls into place. Purpose means letting God’s righteousness guide our decisions, not money, power, or popularity.

 Daily Reminder:

 When we put God first, our lives gain direction and meaning. Purpose begins with seeking His will above all else.

Prayer:
God, help us seek You first and live each day with purpose and integrity.

Nia- to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

 

DAY 4 -7 Days of Kwanzaa • A Christian Reflection

DAY 4 – Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) 

The Lord teaches us to share generously and do good. He is pleased when we do good and share with others. Generosity strengthens our families, churches, and communities.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

As this Bible verse reflects, Christians are instructed to share their wealth and make sacrifices for others. At the macro level, this suggests that our economic system reflects principles, policies, and practices of “shared wealth,” and that we have a social safety net for those who are less fortunate and in need of assistance.

Daily Reminder:

Sharing and generosity please God. As Christians, we are called to support one another and help those in need.

Prayer:

Lord, teach us to be generous and willing to share the blessings You’ve given us.

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