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title: "06 - The Value Of Wisdom"
url: "https://books.hardwired.org/18/ecclesiastes/179/06-the-value-of-wisdom"
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Family Devotion 1: The Value of Contentment
Theme: Contentment and GratitudeSuggested Time: Dinner time
Activity:

Discussion Starter: Begin by asking each family member to share one thing they are thankful for today. Encourage everyone to think of something specific, no matter how small.
Bible Verse: Read Philippians 4:11-13 together. Discuss how Paul learned to be content in every situation.
Interactive Activity: Have each child draw a picture of something they are thankful for. Share and discuss why these things are important to them.
Prayer: Close with a prayer thanking God for His blessings and asking for a heart of contentment.

Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to express gratitude daily. This can be a simple practice before bed or during meals.

Family Devotion 2: The Importance of Wisdom
Theme: Seeking WisdomSuggested Time: During a car ride
Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask your children what they think wisdom means and why it might be important.
Bible Verse: Read Proverbs 3:13-18. Discuss how wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold.
Interactive Activity: Play a game where each person shares a wise choice they made recently or a wise decision they plan to make.
Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member grow in wisdom.

Parenting Tip: Use everyday situations to point out wise choices and discuss the outcomes of those choices.

Family Devotion 3: The Reality of Sin and Redemption
Theme: Understanding Sin and RedemptionSuggested Time: Bedtime
Activity:

Discussion Starter: Talk about a time when someone made a mistake and how they felt afterward.
Bible Verse: Read Romans 3:23-24. Discuss how everyone makes mistakes, but God offers forgiveness through Jesus.
Interactive Activity: Have each child think of one thing they want to ask God for forgiveness for and share if they feel comfortable.
Prayer: Lead a prayer of confession and thank God for His forgiveness and love.

Parenting Tip: Reinforce the concept of grace and forgiveness, emphasizing that everyone makes mistakes but can find redemption in Christ.

Family Devotion 4: The Joy of Serving God
Theme: Serving God with JoySuggested Time: While doing chores
Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask your children how they feel when they help someone else.
Bible Verse: Read Colossians 3:23-24. Discuss how we can serve God in everything we do, even in small tasks.
Interactive Activity: Turn chores into a game or challenge, focusing on doing them joyfully as a service to God.
Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member serve Him with joy in all they do.

Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to see everyday tasks as opportunities to serve God and others.

Family Devotion 5: The Promise of Eternal Rewards
Theme: Eternal RewardsSuggested Time: After school or during a snack time
Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask your children what they think heaven will be like.
Bible Verse: Read 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Discuss the idea of crowns or rewards in heaven for those who follow Jesus.
Interactive Activity: Have each child draw or describe what they think their "crown" in heaven might look like and why.
Prayer: Pray together, thanking God for the promise of eternal life and rewards in heaven.

Parenting Tip: Use this devotion to encourage your children to think about the long-term impact of their faith and actions.