Family Devotion 1: Breaking Down Walls

Theme: Jesus breaks down walls of separation.

Activity: During dinner, use building blocks or small boxes to create a wall in the middle of the table. Discuss how Jesus breaks down walls between us and God, and between each other.

Discussion Questions:What are some walls that might separate us from others?

How can we show love and kindness to break down those walls?Prayer: Thank Jesus for breaking down walls and ask Him to help us love others.

Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to think of ways they can be peacemakers at school or with friends.

Family Devotion 2: Access to God

Theme: We have access to God through Jesus.

Activity: During a car ride, talk about how we can talk to God anytime, just like we can call a friend or family member.

Discussion Questions:How does it feel to know we can talk to God anytime?

What are some things you would like to talk to God about?Prayer: Pray together, thanking God for always being there to listen.

Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to pray about their day, sharing both joys and concerns.

Family Devotion 3: Building God's House

Theme: We are part of God's holy temple.

Activity: While cleaning up toys, talk about how each toy is like a brick in a building, and how we are all important parts of God's house.

Discussion Questions:How can we be a part of building God's house?

What are some ways we can show God's love to others?Prayer: Ask God to help us be good "bricks" in His house by loving and helping others.

Parenting Tip: Highlight each child's unique gifts and how they contribute to God's family.

Family Devotion 4: Boldness in Prayer

Theme: We can approach God with boldness.

Activity: Before bedtime, have a "bold prayer" time where each child can pray out loud for something important to them.

Discussion Questions:What does it mean to be bold?

Why do you think God wants us to be bold when we pray?Prayer: Encourage each child to pray boldly for something on their heart.

Parenting Tip: Affirm each child's prayer, reinforcing that God hears and cares about their concerns.

Family Devotion 5: God's Family

Theme: We are part of God's family.

Activity: During breakfast, talk about what it means to be part of a family and how God's family is even bigger.

Discussion Questions:What do you love about our family?

How can we welcome others into God's family?Prayer: Thank God for our family and ask Him to help us show His love to others.

Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to think of ways to include others, especially those who might feel left out.