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Survival Kit

Spiritual Journal Because it is important to take care of yourself spiritually. But those
who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run
and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

Pencil To remind you to list your blessings everydayBlessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly
places in Christ, (Ephesians 1:3)

Eraser - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and its okay
When

Josephs brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, Perhaps Joseph will hate

us, and may actually repay us for all the evil which we did to him. So they sent messengers to
Joseph, saying, Before your father died he commanded, saying, Thus you shall say to Joseph:
I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; for they did evil to you.
Now, please, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of your father. And Joseph wept
when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also went and fell down before his face, and they
said, Behold, we are your servants. Joseph said to them, Do not be afraid, for am I in the
place of God? But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to
bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will
provide for you and your little ones. And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
(Genesis 50:15-21)

Hershey's Hugs & Kisses to remind you that you are well-loved! How great is the love
the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we
are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (1 John 3:1)

Bubblegum remember not to blow up when things dont go as planned Bear with
each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the

Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in
perfect unity. (Colossians 3:13-14)

Sour Patch candy theyre sweet & sour, to remind you to appreciate the differences in
others. The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are
many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one
of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12: 12, 27)

Post-Its To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything with Jesus. I
can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.(Philippians 4:13)

Band-Aids for unexpected boo-boos you may encounter. Therefore confess your sins
to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous
man is powerful and effective. (James 5:16)

Highlighter to remind you God will always highlight your day! Is any one of you in
trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.(James 5:13)

Crackers for when dinner seems like its still hours away. Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6)

Tissues for... well, just because youre probably going to need them! There is a time
for everything, and a season for every activity under Heaven: a time to weep and a time to
laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4)

Three Musketeers Bar - To remind you that you are not in this alone. You will always
have the Holy Trinity for support, love, and encouragement. For there are three that
bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. (1
John 5:7)

A nail to remind you of what youre worth to Jesus! But rejoice that you participate in
the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. (1 Peter
4:13)