Family Devotion 1: "Seasons of Life" Theme: Understanding the seasons of life and God's timing. Suggested Time: Dinner time Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 - "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." Activity:

Discussion Starter: Begin by asking, "What is your favorite season of the year and why?" Allow each family member to share. Read the Scripture: Read Ecclesiastes 3:1 together. Discussion: Talk about how just like the seasons of the year, our lives have different seasons. Some are happy, some are challenging, but God is with us in every season. Reflection Question: Ask, "What season do you think you are in right now? How can we trust God in this season?"

Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to share without interruption. Affirm their feelings and remind them that God has a purpose for every season.

Family Devotion 2: "Never Alone" Theme: God's presence in our lives. Suggested Time: Bedtime Scripture: Matthew 28:20b - "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask, "Have you ever felt alone? What was that like?" Read the Scripture: Read Matthew 28:20b together. Discussion: Explain that Jesus promises to be with us always, even when we feel alone. Reflection Question: Ask, "How can we remember that Jesus is with us when we feel alone?"

Parenting Tip: Use this time to reassure your children of God's constant presence. Encourage them to talk to Jesus anytime they feel alone.

Family Devotion 3: "God's Beautiful Creation" Theme: Recognizing God's handiwork in creation. Suggested Time: During a walk or outdoor playtime Scripture: Genesis 1:31a - "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good." Activity:

Discussion Starter: While outside, ask, "What is your favorite thing about nature?" Read the Scripture: Read Genesis 1:31a together. Discussion: Talk about how God created everything beautifully and how we can see His handiwork in nature. Reflection Question: Ask, "How can we take care of God's creation?"

Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to notice the small details in nature and thank God for His beautiful creation.

Family Devotion 4: "Redeeming the Time" Theme: Making the most of every opportunity. Suggested Time: During a car ride Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16 - "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask, "What is something you did today that you are proud of?" Read the Scripture: Read Ephesians 5:15-16 together. Discussion: Discuss how we can use our time wisely and make the most of every opportunity to do good. Reflection Question: Ask, "What is one thing you can do tomorrow to make the most of your time?"

Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to think of small, practical ways they can use their time wisely, like helping a friend or learning something new.

Family Devotion 5: "God's Gift of Joy" Theme: Finding joy in God's gifts. Suggested Time: Breakfast Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 - "I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God." Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask, "What is something that makes you really happy?" Read the Scripture: Read Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 together. Discussion: Talk about how God wants us to find joy in the good things He gives us and to do good for others. Reflection Question: Ask, "How can we share God's joy with others today?"

Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to express gratitude for the small joys in life and think of ways to spread joy to others.