Every Christian's Battle Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Open 01 - Victory Over The Flesh

Family Devotion 1: Walking by the Spirit Theme: Walking by the Spirit vs. Walking in the FleshSuggested Time: Dinner time discussion Scripture: Galatians 5:16 - "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh." Activity:

Discussion Starter: Ask each family member to share one thing they did today that was kind or helpful. Discuss how these actions might be examples of walking by the Spirit. Illustration: Use a simple analogy: Imagine you have two dogs inside you, one represents the Spirit and the other the flesh. Which one will grow stronger? The one you feed the most! Discuss what it means to "feed" the Spirit. Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member walk by the Spirit and make choices that honor Him.

Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids by affirming their positive actions and gently guiding them to recognize areas where they can improve.

Family Devotion 2: The Battle Within Theme: The Battle Between Flesh and SpiritSuggested Time: During a

Open 02 - I Reckon!

Family Devotion 1: Understanding the Battle Within Theme: The Civil War Inside UsScripture: Galatians 5:17Activity Time: Dinner Time Devotion:

Read the Scripture: During dinner, read Galatians 5:17 together. Explain that this verse talks about the battle between our flesh (our old nature) and the Spirit (God's presence in us).

Discussion: Ask the kids if they have ever felt like they wanted to do something good but ended up doing something else. Share a simple example from your own life to make it relatable.

Activity: Have each family member share one thing they find hard to do, like being kind when they're upset. Discuss how the Holy Spirit can help us make the right choice.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member listen to the Holy Spirit and make good choices.

Parenting Tip: Encourage open sharing by being vulnerable yourself. Kids learn best when they see their parents also striving to grow.

Family Devotion 2: The Power of the Holy Spirit Theme: Walking

Open 03 - Guard Your Gates

Family Devotion 1: Guarding the Heart Theme: Guarding our heart is crucial because it determines the course of our life. Activity/Time: Dinner time discussion. Scripture: Proverbs 4:23 - "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Devotion:

Introduction: Begin by asking, "What do you think it means to guard something? Why is it important to guard our heart?"

Discussion: Explain that our heart is like a treasure chest. It holds our feelings, thoughts, and desires. Just like we protect things that are valuable to us, God wants us to protect our hearts from things that can harm us.

Activity: Have each family member share one thing they think is important to keep in their heart (like love, kindness, or faith) and one thing they should keep out (like anger or jealousy).

Prayer: Close with a prayer asking God to help each family member guard their heart and fill it with good things.

Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids to express their thoughts freely. Affirm