Family Devotion 1: God Has a Plan

Theme: Understanding God's Plan

Time: Dinner time or during a car ride

Activity: "God's Plan Puzzle"

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Begin by asking, "What do you think it means when we say 'God has a plan'?" Allow each child to share their thoughts.

Activity: Give each child a piece of paper and some crayons or markers. Ask them to draw a picture of something they think is part of God's plan for their life. It could be something they enjoy doing, a place they love, or a person they care about.

Discussion: Once everyone has shared their drawings, explain that just like a puzzle, each piece of our life fits into God's bigger plan. We may not always see the whole picture, but God does.

Prayer: Close with a prayer, thanking God for His plan and asking for trust in His guidance.Parenting Tip: Encourage your children by affirming their ideas and creativity. Remind them that God’s plan is good and that He loves them very much.

Family Devotion 2: In Christ

Theme: Our Identity in Christ

Time: Bedtime

Activity: "Identity Cards"

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Ask, "What does it mean to be 'in Christ'?" Explain that being in Christ means we are part of God's family and He loves us very much.

Activity: Provide each child with an index card. Ask them to write or draw one thing that makes them special because they are in Christ (e.g., loved, forgiven, strong).

Discussion: Share the cards and discuss how being in Christ changes how we see ourselves and others.

Prayer: Pray together, thanking Jesus for making us part of His family and helping us to live like Him.Parenting Tip: Reinforce the idea that their identity in Christ is the most important thing about them. Encourage them to keep their identity cards as reminders.

Family Devotion 3: Predestination and God's Love

Theme: God's Love and Choice

Time: During a walk or playtime

Activity: "Chosen for a Purpose"

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Ask, "What does it mean to be chosen?" Discuss how God chooses us to be part of His family because He loves us.

Activity: Play a simple game of tag or hide and seek. Afterward, talk about how it feels to be chosen or found.

Discussion: Explain that God chose us to be part of His family before we were even born because He loves us so much.

Prayer: Thank God for choosing us and ask for help to live out His purpose for our lives.Parenting Tip: Use this time to affirm each child’s unique qualities and remind them that they are loved and chosen by God.

Family Devotion 4: Adoption into God's Family

Theme: Adoption into God's Family

Time: Breakfast or snack time

Activity: "Family Tree"

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Ask, "What does it mean to be adopted?" Explain that when we believe in Jesus, we are adopted into God's family.

Activity: Draw a simple family tree on a piece of paper. Include your family and then add a branch for God's family, explaining that everyone who believes in Jesus is part of this big family.

Discussion: Talk about what it means to be part of God's family and how we can show love to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Prayer: Pray together, thanking God for adopting us into His family and asking for help to love others as He loves us.Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to think of ways they can show love to others in God’s family, like sharing or helping.

Family Devotion 5: Redemption Through Jesus

Theme: Redemption and Freedom in Christ

Time: After school or during a chore

Activity: "Freedom Chains"

Instructions:Discussion Starter: Ask, "What does it mean to be free?" Discuss how Jesus sets us free from sin.

Activity: Use strips of paper to create a paper chain. Write things on each strip that Jesus has set us free from (e.g., fear, sin, sadness). Then, break the chain together as a symbol of freedom.

Discussion: Talk about how Jesus' sacrifice on the cross gives us freedom and new life.

Prayer: Thank Jesus for His sacrifice and ask for help to live in the freedom He gives.Parenting Tip: Use this activity to emphasize the joy and responsibility of living in the freedom Jesus provides. Encourage your children to share this freedom with others.