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A Weeklong Love Challenge for Kids and Siblings: Living Out “Love One Another”

As parents and caregivers, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is teaching them how to love like Jesus. In John 13:34, Jesus commands, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

What better way to nurture this in our homes than with a weeklong Love Challenge? This fun, faith-based challenge encourages kids and siblings to practice Christ-like love through simple acts of service, forgiveness, and uplifting words.

In this blog, you’ll find everything you need to start a Love One Another Challenge that will strengthen your children’s relationships with each other—and with Jesus.

Why a Love Challenge?

Sibling relationships often set the foundation for future friendships and relationships. By intentionally teaching children to show love through action, words, and forgiveness, we help them live out their faith daily. This challenge focuses on three key areas:

• Service: Teaching humility and kindness

• Forgiveness: Cultivating a heart of grace

• Words of Affirmation: Speaking life and encouragement

How the Love One Another Challenge Works

Each day of the week, your children will have a simple, intentional “Love Challenge” to complete. These daily activities are rooted in Scripture and designed to be practical, fun, and meaningful.

Here’s how you can organize the week:

Daily Breakdown: Love Challenge Schedule

Day 1: Serve with a Smile

Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:13 — “Serve one another humbly in love.”

Challenge: Help a sibling with a chore or small task without being asked—and do it joyfully!

Day 2: Forgive Quickly

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Challenge: Practice forgiving a sibling right away when they wrong you. Share examples together at dinner.

Day 3: Speak Life

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 16:24 — “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Challenge: Give three genuine compliments to your siblings today.

Day 4: Pray for Each Other

Scripture Focus: James 5:16 — “Pray for each other so that you may be healed.”

Challenge: Spend a few minutes praying specifically for each sibling. Share one thing you prayed about if comfortable.

Day 5: Share Joy

Scripture Focus: Romans 12:15 — “Rejoice with those who rejoice.”

Challenge: Celebrate something good that happened to your sibling—big or small!

Day 6: Listen First

Scripture Focus: James 1:19 — “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

Challenge: Practice listening carefully to your sibling without interrupting or getting upset.

Day 7: Write a Love Note

Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Encourage one another and build each other up.”

Challenge: Write a short note telling your sibling what you love and appreciate about them.

Tips for Success

• Keep it Visible: Create a simple chart or poster with the daily challenges.

• Model It: Parents, jump in too! Show what loving one another looks like.

• Pray Together: Begin and end the week with prayer asking God to help your family love as Christ loves.

• Celebrate Completion: End the week with a small celebration like a family movie night, favorite dessert, or a special outing.

Free Printable: Love One Another Challenge Chart!

Final Thoughts: Planting Seeds of Christ-Like Love

The Love One Another Challenge isn’t about being perfect—it’s about pointing our kids toward Jesus and helping them grow hearts that reflect His love. Small, daily acts can transform sibling relationships and deepen their understanding of what it means to live as Christ’s disciples.

Let’s raise the next generation of peacemakers, encouragers, and servants—all to the glory of God.  Let’s Go!

RAISING GREAT KIDS

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