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Read miracleBased on Mark 7:31-37.
Have you ever needed someone to stop and pay attention to you?
In the region of Decapolis, some people brought a deaf man who had difficulty speaking to Jesus. They begged Him to place His hand on him.
Jesus took him away from the crowd, put His fingers into the man's ears, and touched his tongue with saliva. Then He looked up to heaven, sighed, and saidEphphatha, which meansBe opened.
At that moment, the man was able to hear and speak clearly. Jesus asked them not to tell anyone, but the news spread. People were amazed at what He had done.
This encounter invites us to discover and practice important lessons:
Jesus has the power to heal.This miracle encourages us to present our needs to Him with confidence.
Every person deserves attention and respect.That man was already valuable before receiving healing.
We can accompany each other with love.Those who brought the man to Jesus remind us of the importance of being close to others.
Our dignity does not depend on our abilities.Hearing or speaking differently does not make someone less valuable.
We can ask God for healing without promising a cure. Living with a disability does not mean having less faith or being less loved by Him.
Imagine you are playing and someone communicates in a different way than you do. You might need to wait, pay more attention, or ask how they prefer to converse.
What could you change in the game so they can also participate? Would you give them time to express their own ideas?
As a family, we can practice something simple: during snack time, each person shares something about their day while the others listen without interrupting. They can also express themselves by writing or drawing, if they prefer. This way we learn to know each other better and give space to everyone.
Dedicate time:put screens aside when someone wants to share something.
Ask respectfully:find out how each person prefers to communicate.
Include in games:adapt instructions so everyone can understand and participate.
Help without imposing:ask what someone needs before deciding for them.
Pray and accompany:present our concerns to Jesus and offer companionship and concrete help.
👉With Jesus' love, we learn to give time, attention, and a place to others.
Lord Jesus,
thank you for your love and for the care you showed to that man.
We present to you our needs and those of our loved ones.
Give us patience to understand each other and humility to ask how we can help.
Teach us to include those who are often left out and to respect the different ways we communicate.
May our family be a place where each person feels loved and valued.
Amen.
This content from Little Kingdom can accompany moments of:
Family devotionals about the love and power of Jesus.
Sunday school based on Mark 7:31-37.
Conversations about respect for people with disabilities.
Learning patience, empathy, and mutual help.
