This is not specific to dealing with grief but I am sure it could be of benefit to everyone. I did not come up with this kit, it can be found all over the internet.
The kit-
Toothpick
Rubber Band
Band Aid
Pencil
Eraser
Chewing Gum
Mint
Candy Kiss
Tea Bag
The toothpick is to remind yo to pick out the good qualities in others.
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Matthew 7:1 (NIV)
The rubber band is to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV)
The band aid is to remind to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14 (NIV)
The pencil is to remind you to list your blessings everyday.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)
The eraser is to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and it's ok.
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?” So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father left these instructions before he died: ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.’ Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.
His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. “We are your slaves,” they said.
But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. (Genesis 50:15-21 NIV)
The chewing gum is to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
The mint is to remind you that you are worth a mint!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 (NIV)
The candy kiss is to remind you that everyone, including yourself, needs a kiss or a hug everyday.
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 (NIV)
The tea bag is to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings.
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessolonians 5:18 (NIV)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV)
The band aid is to remind to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14 (NIV)
The pencil is to remind you to list your blessings everyday.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)
The eraser is to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and it's ok.
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?” So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father left these instructions before he died: ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.’ Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.
His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. “We are your slaves,” they said.
But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. (Genesis 50:15-21 NIV)
The chewing gum is to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
The mint is to remind you that you are worth a mint!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 (NIV)
The candy kiss is to remind you that everyone, including yourself, needs a kiss or a hug everyday.
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 (NIV)
The tea bag is to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings.
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessolonians 5:18 (NIV)
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