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Exercise: Walking with God' s Creatures
Have you ever taken your children to the zoo? It is so close to us and provides a rich opportunity to help children think about God. There are several passages in the scripture which can set the tone for your trip to God's zoo:
Genesis 1: 20-26 is the creation story
Genesis Chapters 7 and 8 tell of Noah's ark
Psalm 148 is an invitation for all creatures to praise the Lord
Step 1: Share one of these stories as a family.
Step 2: Ask the children to pick out the animal in the zoo for which they wish to give thanks. Ask them why that animal is so special.
Step 3: Keep a list of all the animals you visit. When you return home, ask the children to make a litany of praise like Psalm 148. Another option would be to make a drawing with that same theme.
