Family Devotion 1: Who Are We in Christ?

Theme: Understanding our identity in Christ

Suggested Time: Dinner time

Activity: Identity Cards

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Begin by asking, "Who do you think you are?" Share that as Christians, our identity is found in Christ.

Activity: Give each child a piece of paper and some crayons or markers. Ask them to draw or write words that describe who they are in Christ (e.g., loved, chosen, forgiven).

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 1:3-4 together. Discuss how God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

Prayer: Thank God for making us His children and for the blessings we have in Christ.Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to share their identity card and affirm their understanding of being in Christ.

Family Devotion 2: The Armor of God

Theme: Spiritual warfare and protection

Suggested Time: Before bedtime

Activity: Armor of God Dress-Up

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Talk about how Paul warned the Ephesians about spiritual battles. Ask, "What do you think spiritual battles are?"

Activity: Use household items to represent the Armor of God (e.g., a pot lid as a shield, a belt as the belt of truth). Let the kids dress up and pretend to put on the armor.

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 6:10-11. Discuss how God gives us armor to protect us.

Prayer: Pray for God’s protection and strength in spiritual battles.Parenting Tip: Make it fun and engaging. Encourage kids to think of ways they can "put on" the armor in their daily lives.

Family Devotion 3: God's Generosity

Theme: Recognizing God's blessings

Suggested Time: During a family walk

Activity: Blessing Hunt

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Talk about how God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Ask, "What are some blessings we have?"

Activity: As you walk, have each child point out things they see as blessings (e.g., nature, family, friends).

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 1:3. Discuss how God’s blessings are all around us.

Prayer: Thank God for the specific blessings you noticed on your walk.Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to be observant and grateful for both big and small blessings.

Family Devotion 4: Unity in Christ

Theme: Unity and love in the family

Suggested Time: During family game night

Activity: Team Building Game

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Discuss how Paul talked about unity in the church. Ask, "Why is it important for us to be united as a family?"

Activity: Play a cooperative game where everyone has to work together to achieve a goal (e.g., building a tower with blocks).

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 4:3. Discuss how we can keep unity in our family.

Prayer: Pray for unity and love in your family.Parenting Tip: Highlight the importance of teamwork and encourage positive communication during the game.

Family Devotion 5: Living for God's Glory

Theme: Living a life that honors God

Suggested Time: During breakfast

Activity: Morning Intentions

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Talk about how we can live for God’s glory every day. Ask, "What can we do today to honor God?"

Activity: Have each child share one thing they will do that day to show God’s love (e.g., helping a sibling, being kind at school).

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 5:1-2. Discuss how we can imitate God in our actions.

Prayer: Pray for God’s help to live in a way that honors Him.Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to follow through with their intentions and share their experiences at the end of the day.