Teach Them

Rhyme Times are reinforcers that I use with most of my lessons.  They are sometimes easier for the kids to remember than the points of the lesson.

I usually put an incentive out for those who will memorize and recite the Rhyme Times (a piece of candy or an inexpensive toy from a place like Oriental Trading Company).  While I have some serious reservations about the negative impact of incentives, I feel that it’s worth the risk to get the teaching concepts ingrained in the kids’ minds.

Here are the Rhyme Times I’ve come up with so far (organized by topic).  Hope you can use some of them.  I’ll add to this list occasionally.  (And if you need a Rhyme Time for a topic, leave a comment.  I’ll put several together for you.)

Forgiveness

Jesus helps me to forgive.

Holding a grudge is no way to live.

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When we stay angry and resent

More of our energy than theirs is spent.

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God forgives us with the measure we use;

Be careful when angry of which one you choose.

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God forgave us of more than we could pay;

We should treat others in just the same way.

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God’s Covering & Protection

God loves me; I’m under His care.

Wherever I go, He’s always there.

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Jesus told us He is God,

And said that He would never leave.

He sent His Holy Spirit

‘Cause He keeps His promises to me!

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God’s out in front and watching my back.

He always protects me from Satan’s attack.

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God’s Love & Forgiveness

Even when others’ patience is spent,

God still loves me one hundred percent!

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I may not be the best,

I may not be a dream.

But even when I’m messing up

Jesus wants me on His team!

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He loves me like I am today,

And sees what others cannot see;

While others only see my faults,

Jesus sees the best in me!

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Stealing, cheating, lying, doubting,

Bragging about all the things I’ve got…

Even when I’m doing wrong

Jesus loves me no matter what!

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God’s Purposes

What God’s doing can be hard to see,

But I know He has a plan for me.

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Often what’s hard is a tool and a test.

God will help me to do what’s best.

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God has a purpose, a plan and a dream.

My present struggles are more than they seem.

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Heaven

When I get to heaven, I’ll be richly blessed.

God is waiting to give me His best.

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One day we’ll join Jesus in His glory,

And then we’ll begin the rest of our story.

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This life is a Dot;

Eternity is a Line;

Living for God in my Dot

Will make my Line shine!

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This life is a Dot;

Eternity is a Line;

Loving a lot in my Dot

Will make my Line shine!

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Obedience & Purity

Not everything that others do

Is what God wants to see from you!

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Those who listen and obey

Don’t have to learn the harder way!

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Those with courage do what’s right

Even when they’re filled with fright!

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Just like Daniel in his story,

God wants me to bring Him glory!

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He’s not satisfied with just a part;

Jesus wants my entire heart.

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My heart is the soil where God plants His seeds;

When I obey Him, I don’t get weeds.

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Prayer

Talking to God is a very good way

To show Him I love Him every day.

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“I love you!” “I’m sorry!” “Thank you!” “Please!”

Remember these phrases, and pray with ease!

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Lift up your friends and family in prayer,

Because God will help even when you’re not there.

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“Yes” “No” “What’s Your Hurry?”

Three answers to prayer that take away worry.

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Worry, Fear, Stress and Challenges

When you’re afraid of fighting sin,

Trust in God; He’ll help you win!

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When the storms of life are really scary

And my problems seem to double,

I pray to God and trust in Him;

And Jesus helps me with my trouble!

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When the Enemy turns up the heat,

Remember Jesus has him beat!

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Even when life seems so unfair,

God won’t allow more than I can bear.

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If we trust Him and obey,

God makes bad things go our way.

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When my life is built on the Rock,

It will withstand each and every shock.