Lesson 5: Restoring Relationships

In Lesson 5, we discuss the difference between worldly and godly sorrow, and how to help your child move from one to the other. We also cover the process for seeking and offering forgiveness, as well as making things right as part of the process of repentance.

Lesson 5 Outline Handout
Lesson 5: Restoring Relationships Guided Questions Handout
Lesson5Quiet Times Handout
Addressing Sinful Attitudes Handout

Steps to Restoring Relationships Teaching Lesson In-Depth Lesson
Restoring Relationships with Our Children Teaching Lesson
Godly Sorrow Resources Handout
Restoring Relationships Devotional Handout Use after reading “Steps to Restoring Relationships Lesson”
When You Feel Sinned Against Worksheet Handout
When You May Have Sinned Worksheet Handout
Steps to Restoring Relationships Poster Fridge poster
PrintFriendly Reference Poster Fridge poster

Restoring Relationships Resources & Videos

Responding Biblically When You’ve Been Hurt | Resolving Conflict – Part 1

Responding Biblically When You Sin | Resolving Conflict – Part 2

Adult Children Alex Ryter & Rachel Ryter Share the Importance of Resolving Conflict

This video is an example of reaching godly sorrow, repenting, seeking forgiveness, and mending a sibling relationship.

Q&A call: practical implementation for ages 0-5

Q&A call: practical implementation for ages 6-12

Q&A call: practical implementation for ages 13 & up

Suggested Resources for Lesson 5

Taming the Lecture Bug Book A wonderful book that details how to curb and replace the propensity to lecture

The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships Book A deeper study into the forgiveness and restoration process

How to Stop the Pain Book Learn to seek understanding and not judge (not make assumptions about others’ behavior)