Student Journal, Growing Safe—Rooted in God's Love

Growing Safe: Rooted in God’s Love STUDENT JOURNAL

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LESSON 1: I believe the most powerful God loves me and made me special.

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LESSON 2: I can say “yes” to wise choices and “no” to unwise choices.

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LESSON 3: Because Jesus went through suffering, He understands my problems and I can tell Him all about them.

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Dear Lord Jesus I praise you for….

I confess to you about…

I ask your help for…

I thank you because…

In Jesus’ name. Amen!

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LESSON 4: People are created special to be loved and cherished, never just objects to be used by others.

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LESSON 5: No matter what I am feeling, I choose not to hurt myself, others, or property.

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Where Do I Feel?

We can recognize emotions by feeling them in our body.

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LESSON 6: I can ask for help when I’m in trouble and keep asking until I get help.

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LESSON 7: I believe I can learn to replace negative thoughts with positive, happy thoughts.

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“I have no friends, nobody likes me.”— God says, “I love you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3).

“My life is never going to get better.”—God says, “I know the plans that I have for you, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

“I am no good”— “I am made in the image of God. He made all things GOOD!” (Genesis 1:27, 31) “I am afraid because bad things always happen to me”— God says, “Fear not, for I am with you; I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10).

“I am small and helpless”—God says, “I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save you” (Isaiah 49:25).

“I always make the wrong choices”—“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

“I am ugly”—Jesus gives me “the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, this is very precious in the sight of God” (1 Peter 3:4).

“I have been abused, therefore I am dirty”—Jesus says, “I have loved you and washed you clean with my own blood” (Revelation 1:5).

“I am so naughty, God won’t take me to heaven”— “If you confess your sins HE is faithful to FORGIVE you and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

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Lesson 8: I believe God gave me my family and He wants it to be a safe place.

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LESSON 9: I believe God loves me and will help me know how to respond to bad words and actions.

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LESSON 10: I don’t have to hide my feelings and pretend everything is fine when it is not.

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LESSON 11: I believe I can do many things to make my body healthy and strong.

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Temperance Pledge “I promise God that by His help, I will keep my body strong and healthy. I will not drink alcohol, take drugs, smoke, or chew beetle nut.

I will eat healthy food. I will make my body a clean temple for the Holy Spirit.�

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LESSON 12: I believe that when someone touches me in a bad way, I can say, “No!” and run to tell someone I trust. NO! GO! TELL!

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LESSON 13: I believe God will take care of me and help me make good choices.

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LESSON 14: I believe that God makes me strong and brave to speak and to do good things for others.

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LESSON 15: I choose to keep myself pure in all that I do and say. This will help me have a good future.

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Purity Commitment “I promise God that with His help, I will keep my mind pure by not watching, reading, or listening to sexual or violent things, or things which have to do with ghosts or evil spirits. I will keep my body and heart pure by waiting until marriage for sex.�

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LESSON 16: I will choose friends who will help me make good decisions.

I can learn to walk away instead of fighting back.

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LESSON 17: I believe Jesus takes away my shame and gives me a new heart when I repent and ask Him to forgive me.

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PRAYER TO RECEIVE GOD IN MY HEART: Dear God, Thank You for sending Jesus to die on the cross for my sins.

I choose to turn from my sins today.

Please forgive me for the wrong things I have said, done, and thought.

Please give me a new heart.

Come and live inside me.

Thank You for giving heaven to me as a free gift.

Help me to grow every day and become more like Jesus.

Thank You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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LESSON 18: I believe Jesus can help me forgive my enemies. I don’t have to be bitter, angry or hateful.

Draw or write in your journal the following: 1. Draw a picture of someone who hurt you or think about a time someone hurt you.

2. Tell God how sad and mad you feel.

3. Draw a picture of Jesus on the cross or think about how He was very kind and forgiving.

4. Ask God to take away your bad thoughts and give you His thoughts of forgiveness.

5. Ask God to change that person’s heart or to judge and punish him if he refuses to repent.

6. Whisper the words, “I forgive _____________(the name of the person who hurt you) for what he (or she) did.”

Saying, “ I forgive you” does not mean ‘Never mind, it does not matter.” Saying, “I forgive you”, does not mean you will instantly forget what happened. It means I will not allow it to continue. But I will choose to not take revenge or try to hurt back. I will allow God the rights to judge that person.

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LESSON 19: I believe Jesus is coming again to destroy evil and death, and take those who trust in Him to the safe place called heaven.

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LESSON 20: I believe I don’t have to suffer for the painful things people have said or done. I can find hope and healing.

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Jesus makes me pure, no matter what has happened to me.

Jesus has promised to cover my shame with His own goodness like a beautiful set of clothes. I am God’s precious child.

The I Believe Journal is a treasure for children to enjoy in which they can draw and express their thoughts and feelings while learning to embrace a healthy worldview. What we believe has power over us. The I Believe statements are to help children begin viewing themselves in a positive way which will enable them to make good choices. This journal is a standalone treasure or a companion to the Growing Safe: Rooted in God’s Love curriculum.

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