Family Devotion 1: Discovering Your Purpose

Time: Dinner Time

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Activity: During dinner, ask each family member to share one thing they enjoy doing or are good at. Discuss how these talents and interests might be part of God’s purpose for them.

Discussion Questions:What do you think it means to have a purpose from God?

How can we use our talents to help others and serve God?Parenting Tip: Encourage each child by affirming their unique gifts and talents. Remind them that God has a special plan for each of them.

Family Devotion 2: The Body of Christ

Time: After School Snack Time

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12 - "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ."

Activity: Use a simple puzzle or draw a picture together. As you work, talk about how each piece or part is important to complete the whole.

Discussion Questions:How is our family like a puzzle or a body?

Why is it important for everyone to do their part?Parenting Tip: Highlight the importance of teamwork and how each family member contributes to the family’s well-being, just like in the body of Christ.

Family Devotion 3: Putting on Jesus

Time: Morning Routine

Scripture: Romans 13:14 - "Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh."

Activity: As everyone gets dressed for the day, talk about what it means to "put on Jesus." Encourage each child to think of one way they can show Jesus’ love today.

Discussion Questions:What does it mean to "put on Jesus"?

How can we show Jesus’ love to others today?Parenting Tip: Use this time to set a positive tone for the day, encouraging children to be mindful of their actions and attitudes.

Family Devotion 4: Serving Others

Time: Family Chore Time

Scripture: Galatians 5:13 - "Serve one another humbly in love."

Activity: While doing chores together, discuss how serving each other is a way to show love. Encourage kids to think of ways they can serve their siblings or parents.

Discussion Questions:How does it feel when someone helps you?

What are some ways we can serve each other at home?Parenting Tip: Reinforce the idea that serving is an act of love and that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Family Devotion 5: Growing in Faith

Time: Bedtime

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18 - "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

Activity: Share a story from the Bible or a personal story about growing in faith. Ask each child to share something new they learned about God recently.

Discussion Questions:What does it mean to grow in faith?

How can we learn more about Jesus together?Parenting Tip: Encourage curiosity and questions about faith. Make bedtime a safe space for sharing thoughts and learning together.