Family Devotion 1: Imitating God in Love

Time: Dinner Time

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Activity: During dinner, ask each family member to share one way they can show love to someone else this week. Encourage them to think of simple acts of kindness, like helping a sibling or saying something nice to a friend.

Discussion: Explain that just like we imitate our parents, we are called to imitate God by showing love to others. Discuss how Jesus showed love and how we can follow His example.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member show love and kindness in their daily lives.

Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids by sharing examples of how you see them already showing love. This will motivate them to continue imitating God.

Family Devotion 2: Walking in Purity

Time: Bedtime

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4

Activity: Before bed, have a "purity check" where each child shares one thing they did that day to keep their heart and mind pure. It could be choosing not to watch something inappropriate or speaking kindly to others.

Discussion: Talk about what it means to have a pure heart and how God helps us make good choices. Discuss how purity is not just about actions but also about our thoughts and words.

Prayer: Pray for God’s help in making pure choices and for strength to resist temptation.

Parenting Tip: Be a role model by sharing your own experiences of choosing purity. This transparency can encourage your children to be open about their struggles.

Family Devotion 3: The Power of Words

Time: Car Ride

Scripture: Ephesians 5:4

Activity: During a car ride, play a game where each person says something positive about another family member. The goal is to fill the car with encouraging words.

Discussion: Discuss how our words can build others up or tear them down. Talk about how God wants us to use our words to encourage and show love.

Prayer: Pray for God to help each family member use their words to bless others.

Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids to think before they speak and remind them of the power their words have to make someone’s day better.

Family Devotion 4: Living as Light

Time: Breakfast

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-9

Activity: At breakfast, ask each child to share one way they can be a "light" at school or in their activities that day. It could be helping a friend or standing up for someone.

Discussion: Explain that being a light means showing others the love of Jesus through our actions. Discuss how even small acts can make a big difference.

Prayer: Pray for opportunities to be a light and for courage to act on them.

Parenting Tip: Celebrate when your kids share how they were a light. This reinforces their actions and encourages them to continue.

Family Devotion 5: Finding Joy in Holiness

Time: Family Cleaning Time

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Activity: While cleaning, talk about how cleaning our house is like keeping our hearts clean. Discuss how living a holy life brings joy and peace.

Discussion: Discuss how holiness is not about being perfect but about trying to live in a way that pleases God. Talk about how God helps us when we make mistakes.

Prayer: Pray for God’s help in living a holy life and for joy in following Him.

Parenting Tip: Use everyday tasks as teaching moments. Relate them to spiritual truths to help your kids see God in all aspects of life.