Family Devotion 1: The Power of Choices

Theme: Decisions shape our future.

Activity Time: Dinner time

Scripture: Joshua 24:15 - "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve."

Activity: During dinner, discuss the choices everyone made today. Ask each family member to share one decision they made and how it affected their day.

Discussion Questions:Why do you think our choices are important?

How can we make choices that honor God?Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to think about a choice they can make tomorrow that will reflect their love for Jesus.

Family Devotion 2: The Narrow and Wide Roads

Theme: Choosing the right path

Activity Time: During a car ride

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 - "Enter through the narrow gate..."

Activity: As you drive, point out the different roads and paths you see. Discuss how some roads are wide and easy, while others are narrow and challenging.

Discussion Questions:What do you think it means to choose the narrow road in life?

How can we help each other stay on the narrow road?Parenting Tip: Use this time to encourage your children to think about how they can follow Jesus in their daily lives.

Family Devotion 3: The Toll Booth of Life

Theme: The cost of following Jesus

Activity Time: Bedtime

Scripture: Luke 9:23 - "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me."

Activity: Before bed, talk about what it means to pay a toll. Discuss how following Jesus might require us to give up certain things.

Discussion Questions:What are some things we might need to give up to follow Jesus?

How can we support each other in making these sacrifices?Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to pray about one thing they can give up to grow closer to Jesus.

Family Devotion 4: The Prodigal Son's Choice

Theme: Returning to God

Activity Time: During a family walk

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Activity: As you walk, talk about the story of the prodigal son. Discuss how he made a choice to leave and then return to his father.

Discussion Questions:Why do you think the son decided to return home?

How does God welcome us back when we make mistakes?Parenting Tip: Use this time to reassure your children that God always welcomes us back with open arms.

Family Devotion 5: The Wise Road

Theme: Walking with Jesus

Activity Time: While cleaning up after dinner

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart..."

Activity: As you clean, talk about how we can trust God to guide us on the right path.

Discussion Questions:How can we trust God in our everyday decisions?

What are some ways we can show others the love of Jesus?Parenting Tip: Encourage your children to think of one way they can show Jesus' love to someone this week.