May 17 | Slow Down Before You React | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin walks through one of the most powerful moments in Jesus’ ministry from John chapter 8. When a loud, angry crowd tried to pressure Jesus into reacting quickly, He did something unexpected. He slowed down.Instead of yelling, panicking, or reacting emotionally, Jesus paused, thought carefully, and responded with wisdom and grace. His calm response completely changed the situation.This episode helps kids learn how to handle frustration, anger, pressure, and emotional moments without immediately reacting. Whether it’s a fight with a sibling, someone saying something mean at school, or feeling overwhelmed, Jesus shows us that slowing down can help us choose what’s right.Kids will learn:Why Jesus didn’t rush His responseHow slowing down helps us make wiser choicesPractical ways to calm down before reactingWhy words matter and can’t always be taken backHow to respond with wisdom instead of angerScripture Referenced:John 8:7 (CSB)Today’s challenge:The next time you start feeling angry or frustrated, stop and take three slow breaths before you respond. Then ask yourself: “Will this make things better or worse?”Special shoutout to Caitlin from Union Springs, Alabama. Thanks for being part of the Carpool Crew!Family Discussion Question:When do you most need to slow down before you react?Listen & SubscribeApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gUygJoCarpooling with Jesus: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvOGoodnight Psalms: https://apple.co/4nPQBJyCarpooling with Heroes of the Bible: https://apple.co/42UWrBmSubscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifySubscribeSpotify Plus: https://bit.ly/SpotifyPlusFacebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFBYouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJInstagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-instaTikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokCarpooolingFree Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickersBook a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutoutSubmit a Question: https://bit.ly/4bgCQirNewsletter: https://bit.ly/Carpool-UnpackedCarpooling with Jesus is a Christian podcast for kids that helps families talk about real-life situations through the lens of Scripture. These short daily devotionals teach children practical faith, emotional wisdom, kindness, self-control, and what it looks like to follow Jesus during everyday moments at home, school, sports, church, and family life.