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Speak life over your child daily. Words shape their hearts and faith! 🗣️

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.’ – Psalm 34:18. Your child is never alone in their struggles.

Many BIG emotions come from a foundation of hurt in some way. God’s Word is full of hope for hurting hearts. Speak His promises over your child today. 📖

When emotions feel too big, remember: ‘The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer.’ – Psalm 18:2. God is your child’s safe place.

‘I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.’ – Psalm 4:8. Speak peace over your child tonight. Allow the faith, comfort, and peace found in the scriptures to bless your family. 💜

Journaling is a key component of the Joyful Healing Pathway. We teach kids to identify their emotions, the why behind them, find gratitude, peace, and joy again. Journaling helps children express emotions safely. Encourage them to write letters to God when they feel overwhelmed. ✍️

Another technique we teach is to "Let Go and Let God." When life is just too heavy, write your worries onto slips of paper, put them into a jar and let God handle the things you put therein. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.’ – 1 Peter 5:7. Teach your child to turn worries into prayers. 🙏

Grounding is one of the skills we teach in the Joyful Healing Pathway. Getting outside and back to nature is one way to remove the pressures of the world, school, home, work, life... God’s creation is a healing place. Encourage your child to step outside, breathe deeply, and feel God’s presence in nature. 🍃☀️

Jesus felt every emotion, he suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane for us. He felt every pain, and willingly took all of it upon himself. He gave up his own life in sacrifice that we could be resurrected and receive the gift of Resurrection and Eternal Life. We all feel the big emotions, but CHRIST provided the Joyful Healing Pathway for each of us. This program was written with His plan of redemption at the center. He is the way the truth and the light. Jesus felt sadness, joy, and even frustration. He understands your child’s emotions and holds them close. ❤️

What is a BREATH PRAYER? In the Joyful Healing Pathway we teach children to Breathe in a statement of prayer, and breathe out an affirmation from God.
Breathe in: "God is with me."
Breathe out: "I am not alone."
Breathe in: "This too shall pass."
Breathe out: "My Savior is carrying me."
Teaching kids to breathe through emotions connects their heart and faith. Try this simple breath prayer skill today. 💨

A powerful tool to lift burdens of stress, grief, pain, and even anger is Christ Centered music that draws you closer to the "Big Picture" to "God's Plan." Music and worship can lift heavy hearts. Play a worship song today and see the difference! 🎶

The Joyful Healing Pathway teaches many tools. One of those tools is the power of release. Imagine having lots of BLACK balloons and you can fill each one with all of your heavy feelings, thoughts, and struggles. Then, you go and sit outside and release the balloons... watch as all the heaviness floats up to the sky and disappears from view. You can now embrace all the love and peace the Lord filled you up with in exchange. Let’s teach children to release emotions to God.