The Best Hamburger!
THE BEST HAMBURGER!
Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-3.
“Dad sure looks tired lately,” said Bonita to her brother, Stephano. It was Saturday morning, and the two children were playing catch in the front yard. Just a few minutes earlier, they had watched their dad slowly walk down the road to the bus stop. Even though it was Saturday, he had to go to the office.
“Dad’s tired because of that big report he’s writing for the convention next month,” Stephano said.
“Mom’s been busy too,” Bonita added. “It’s not easy teaching full time and keeping the house straight. I wish we could help them.”
“Well, we already helped Mom clean the house,” said Stephano, “but there are some jobs kids just can’t do!”
They threw the ball back and forth for a while, then Bonita spoke excitedly. “Stephano, how much money do you have?”
“I’m rich!” Stephano said, smiling. “All last week I helped Mr. Gonzales clean out the back room at his grocery store, remember?”
“I’ve got babysitting money saved up,” said Bonita. “I thought we could take Dad and Mom out for dinner. It would let them know we appreciate them.”
And that’s just what Bonita and Stephano did. Their parents were very surprised.
“You know,” said Dad as they were eating, “this is the best hamburger I’ve ever tasted!”
“I agree,” Mom said with a smile. “It’s terrific to know that our children care about us!”
HOW ABOUT YOU?
When was the last time you did something special for your dad and mom or told them how much you appreciate the hard work they do? Dads and moms sometimes become very busy and therefore very tired. Read 1 Corinthians 13, a chapter in which the apostle Paul talks about love. Then show that kind of love to your parents.
TO MEMORIZE:
“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise.
Ephesians 6:2
SHOW LOVE FOR PARENTS.
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