This Week's Table Talk:
Three Goals
Message
This week we are learning about goals and, specifically, the three goals of a Lightglider -- Respect, Rescue, and Restore. Lightgliders seek to live with respect for themselves and for each other, to help rescue those facing dangerous situations, and to work to restore the world to its intended beauty and purpose. There are specific ways that kids pursue these goals in the gameplay that they can tell you about. But, the important thing to know is that these goals are informed by a biblical worldview in the following manner:
- Respect: Because we were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), there is an inherent dignity within us all. For this reason, every human being is worthy of respect.
- Rescue: To rescue means to save another from a dangerous situation. Jesus rescued us from the destruction caused by our sin and selfishness when he took our sins upon himself on the cross (II Corinthians 5:21). When we seek for others to be rescued, we are mirroring the mission of Jesus.
- Restore: To restore means to bring something back to the way that it was meant to me. The Scriptures tell us that one day God will restore this broken world (Acts 3:21). To serve as a signpost of what is to come, Lightgliders seek to restore the beauty, purpose, joy, dignity, and freedom of this world and everyone in it in small ways each and every day.
Setting goals is a helpful way to focus the time, energy, and gifts that God has given us.
Verse
"No dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us." ~Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)
Meaningful Conversation Starters
- What are goals and why are they important?
- What is one way you can show respect today?
- What did Jesus come to rescue us from?
- What does it mean to restore?
- What goals would you like to pursue?
Videos to Watch With Your Kids
These videos will be located on the front page of your child's Lightglider account this week.
Spark Video: An Example To Follow
Lightglider Academy was created for the purpose of teaching the goals of Respect, Rescue and Restore. Jesus is the perfect example of one worth following.
Prayer Video: Forgive One Another
Ask the Lord to help you forgive people in your life that have hurt you.
