Family Devotion 1: Trusting God with Our Family
Theme: Trusting God with our family members, just like Sarah trusted God with Abraham.
Activity Time: Dinner time
Devotion:Opening Question: Ask each family member to share one thing they trust God with in their life.
Bible Verse: Read 1 Peter 3:5-6 together. Discuss how Sarah trusted God with her husband, Abraham, even when things were uncertain.
Discussion: Talk about what it means to trust God with our family. How can we show trust in God when things don't go as planned?
Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member trust Him more with their lives and with each other.Parenting Tip: Encourage open sharing by affirming each child's thoughts and feelings. Remind them that trusting God is a journey for everyone.
Family Devotion 2: Serving Each Other in Love
Theme: Serving each other as Jesus served the church.
Activity Time: During a family chore time, like cleaning up after dinner.
Devotion:Opening Question: What is one way you can serve someone in our family today?
Bible Verse: Read Mark 10:45. Discuss how Jesus came to serve, not to be served.
Discussion: While doing chores, talk about how serving each other can show love and make our home a happier place.
Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member have a servant's heart like Jesus.Parenting Tip: Model servanthood by joining in the chores and showing enthusiasm. Praise your children for their efforts in serving.
Family Devotion 3: The Power of Encouragement
Theme: Encouraging each other in small ways.
Activity Time: Bedtime routine
Devotion:Opening Question: What is one nice thing someone did for you today?
Bible Verse: Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11. Discuss how encouraging words can build each other up.
Discussion: Share ways you can encourage each other tomorrow. Maybe a kind word, a hug, or helping with a task.
Prayer: Pray together, thanking God for each family member and asking for opportunities to encourage one another.Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to think of specific ways they can encourage each other. Celebrate their successes in doing so.
Family Devotion 4: Loving Like Jesus
Theme: Loving each other as Christ loved the church.
Activity Time: During a family walk or drive
Devotion:Opening Question: How do you feel loved by our family?
Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 5:25. Discuss how Jesus loved the church and how we can love each other in the same way.
Discussion: Talk about ways to show love in actions, not just words. How can we be more like Jesus in our love?
Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member love more like Jesus.Parenting Tip: Use this time to affirm each child's unique way of showing love. Encourage them to think of new ways to express love.
Family Devotion 5: Unity in Our Family
Theme: Being united as one family, just like in marriage.
Activity Time: Family game night
Devotion:Opening Question: What is your favorite thing about being part of our family?
Bible Verse: Read Genesis 2:24. Discuss how marriage makes two people one and how our family is united as one.
Discussion: Talk about how working together and supporting each other makes us stronger. How can we be more united?
Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help your family stay united and support each other.Parenting Tip: Encourage teamwork during the game. Highlight moments when family members work well together and celebrate unity.