This week I like two of the suggestions under the family suggestions. I'm not sure how well the first one will go over with my toddler.
So, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 talks about an analogy of a body to discuss unity. Every body part is needed even though they're different, different roles, and different strengths. I love this analogy for unity and unity not meaning that we are supposed to be the same. We're not supposed to be the same, but we can still work together. Following the commandments and working together does not take away individuality. But for my 2 year old I don't know if he'll catch on. BUT if you have a Mr. Potato Head or some other toy with body parts that are easily removed and replaced, maybe you could show them how if you take away one body part it makes a difference. Maybe we can use a blindfold (without a toy) to show that without eyes it's hard. Or tie hands behind your back. So maybe I can find a way to show him that we're all different but we're all needed just like all our different body parts.
This next one I think we'll for sure do because my son loves to race. He isn't very competitive with it though. He usually gives my husband a head start and is usually just starting when my husband finishes... Anyways, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 talks about running a race. The scriptures say that only one receives the price, so we should run that we may obtain. But the suggestion suggests offering a crown (reward) to everyone. I think I'm going to say we're going to race. Our goal is to do our best and cross the finish line. If they did their best and crossed then they win. People cross at different times, but if we do our best and continue towards the finish line we can win an eternal reward. (And sometimes our best involves a toddler getting distracted part way and having to be reminded to keep going).
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