Family Devotion 1: "Dressing in Jesus"

Theme: Putting on the new self in Christ

Activity Time: During breakfast or dinner

Devotion:Read Together: Ephesians 4:22-24 - "Put off your old self... and put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

Discussion: Ask the kids what it means to "put on" something. How do we put on clothes every day? Explain that just like we put on clothes, we can choose to put on good behaviors and attitudes that reflect Jesus.

Activity: Have each child share one "Jesus-like" quality they want to put on today (e.g., kindness, patience). Encourage them to think of a way they can show this quality during the day.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member "put on" Jesus today.Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids by sharing a quality you see in them that reflects Jesus. This affirmation can boost their confidence in living out their faith.

Family Devotion 2: "The Power of Words"

Theme: Speaking truth in love

Activity Time: During a car ride or walk

Devotion:Read Together: Proverbs 18:21 - "The tongue has the power of life and death."

Discussion: Talk about how words can either build someone up or tear them down. Ask the kids if they remember a time when someone’s words made them feel really good or really bad.

Activity: Play a game where each person says something kind or encouraging about another family member. See how many positive things you can say before reaching your destination.

Prayer: Pray for God to help you use your words to encourage and build others up.Parenting Tip: Model this behavior by regularly affirming your children with positive words. It sets a powerful example for them to follow.

Family Devotion 3: "Handling Anger"

Theme: Managing anger in a healthy way

Activity Time: After school or before bedtime

Devotion:Read Together: Ephesians 4:26 - "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."

Discussion: Ask the kids what makes them angry and how they usually react. Discuss how it's okay to feel angry, but it's important to handle it in a way that doesn't hurt others.

Activity: Have each child draw a picture of something that makes them angry. Then, discuss ways they can handle that anger, like taking deep breaths or talking to someone.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help you manage anger and forgive others quickly.Parenting Tip: Share a personal story of how you handled anger in a positive way. This transparency can help your kids see that everyone deals with anger and can learn to manage it.

Family Devotion 4: "Generosity Over Theft"

Theme: Choosing to give rather than take

Activity Time: During a family chore time

Devotion:Read Together: Ephesians 4:28 - "Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need."

Discussion: Talk about the importance of working hard and being honest. Discuss how it feels to give to others and why it's better than taking what isn't ours.

Activity: As you do chores, discuss how each task helps the family. Encourage the kids to think of one way they can help someone else this week, like sharing a toy or helping a friend.

Prayer: Pray for a generous heart and the opportunity to help others.Parenting Tip: Praise your children when they show generosity. Highlight the joy and satisfaction that comes from giving.

Family Devotion 5: "Forgiveness and Kindness"

Theme: Forgiving others as God forgave us

Activity Time: Before bedtime

Devotion:Read Together: Ephesians 4:32 - "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

Discussion: Ask the kids if there’s anyone they need to forgive. Discuss how forgiving others can make us feel better and bring us closer to God.

Activity: Have each child think of one kind thing they can do for someone they need to forgive. It could be as simple as saying something nice or sharing a toy.

Prayer: Pray for the strength to forgive and show kindness, just as God forgives us.Parenting Tip: Lead by example. Share a story of forgiveness from your own life and how it brought peace. This can inspire your children to do the same.