Family Devotion 1: Boldness in Faith

Theme: Boldness in sharing our faith

Activity Time: During dinner

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion Outline:Opening Question: Ask each child, "What is something you are really good at and feel confident doing?"

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 6:19-20, where Paul asks for boldness to share the gospel.

Discussion: Explain that just like Paul, we can ask God for boldness to share our faith. Discuss what it means to be bold for Jesus.

Activity: Go around the table and have each family member share one way they can be bold for Jesus this week, like inviting a friend to church or praying for someone.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to give each family member boldness to share His love with others.Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids by sharing a time when you needed boldness and how God helped you.

Family Devotion 2: The Power of Prayer

Theme: Importance of prayer

Activity Time: Before bedtime

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion Outline:Opening Question: Ask, "What is something you would like to talk to God about?"

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 6:18, which talks about praying at all times.

Discussion: Explain that prayer is talking to God, and it's important to pray for ourselves and others.

Activity: Have each child think of one person they can pray for. Spend a few minutes praying together as a family.

Prayer: Close with a prayer, thanking God for listening to us and asking Him to help us remember to pray every day.Parenting Tip: Model prayer by sharing your own prayer requests and showing how you pray for others.

Family Devotion 3: Being an Ambassador for Christ

Theme: Representing Jesus

Activity Time: During a car ride

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion Outline:Opening Question: Ask, "What does it mean to represent someone?"

Bible Verse: Read 2 Corinthians 5:20, which talks about being ambassadors for Christ.

Discussion: Explain that as Christians, we represent Jesus to others. Discuss ways we can show Jesus' love in our actions and words.

Activity: As you drive, have each child point out something they see that reminds them of Jesus or His teachings.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help you be good representatives of Jesus wherever you go.Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids by pointing out when you see them acting as good ambassadors for Christ.

Family Devotion 4: The Gift of Grace

Theme: Understanding grace

Activity Time: During breakfast

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion Outline:Opening Question: Ask, "What is the best gift you have ever received?"

Bible Verse: Read Ephesians 2:8-9, which talks about grace being a gift from God.

Discussion: Explain that grace is a gift from God that we don't earn. Discuss how we can show grace to others.

Activity: Have each child share one way they can show grace to someone today, like forgiving a sibling or helping a friend.

Prayer: Pray together, thanking God for His grace and asking Him to help you show grace to others.Parenting Tip: Share a story of when someone showed you grace and how it impacted you.

Family Devotion 5: Keeping Our Love for Jesus Alive

Theme: Maintaining a strong relationship with Jesus

Activity Time: While cleaning up after dinner

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion Outline:Opening Question: Ask, "What is something you love to do every day?"

Bible Verse: Read Revelation 2:4-5, which talks about keeping our first love for Jesus.

Discussion: Explain that just like we take care of things we love, we need to take care of our relationship with Jesus. Discuss ways to keep our love for Jesus strong, like reading the Bible and praying.

Activity: As you clean up, have each child share one thing they can do this week to grow closer to Jesus.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help you keep your love for Him strong and vibrant.Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids by setting aside time each day for family devotions and personal quiet time with God.