In today’s busy world, taking time as a family to connect with God through family devotion is more important than ever. Family devotions provide an opportunity to strengthen your faith, build loving bonds, and create cherished memories together. Let’s explore how to make devotion for children a fun and meaningful part of your daily routine.
In this article, we’ll cover what family devotion is, why it’s important, how to implement it, and tips to make it enjoyable for all family members.
WHAT IS FAMILY DEVOTION?
Family devotion refers to a set time each day when families gather to study God’s Word, pray, and reflect on their faith. It doesn’t have to be long or complicated, the focus is on creating a sacred space to connect with God and each other. It’s an opportunity to anchor your family in God’s truth and build a legacy of faith.
WHY IS FAMILY DEVOTION IMPORTANT?
Family devotions are more than a spiritual exercise; they provide opportunities to:
• Builds a solid foundation of faith for children. Foster open communication about spiritual matters.
• Creates lasting memories as a family.
• Aligns the family’s values and priorities with God’s Word.
• Provides guidance and strength to handle life’s challenges with God’s wisdom.
HOW TO BUILD A FAMILY DEVOTION ROUTINE
•Set a Specific Time: Choose a time that works for everyone, such as in the morning, after dinner, or before bedtime. Consistency is key.
•Use Devotional Materials: Utilize resources like a family-friendly Bible, children’s Bible, devotional books tailored for families or kids, and a notebook for prayer requests and reflections.
•Incorporate Worship: Sing a hymn or worship song to create a joyful atmosphere.
•Begin with Prayer: Start each session by inviting God’s presence into your home with a simple prayer for wisdom, understanding, and unity.
•Read and Reflect on Scripture: Choose an age-appropriate and relatable Bible passage or story. After reading, discuss what the passage teaches about God and how it applies to everyday life.
•Engage Through Activities: Make devotions interactive with creative activities like coloring pages, crafts, songs, journaling, role-playing Bible stories, or writing prayers.
•Pray Together: End with a family prayer, encouraging everyone to participate, even if it’s as simple as thanking God for the day.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEVOTION ROUTINE
• Be flexible and adapt your routine as needed.
• Create a dedicated, distraction-free space for devotions.
• Make it fun with props, visuals, or creative activities.
• Celebrate consistency by rewarding your family for sticking to the routine.
• Pray for commitment and ask God to guide your family.
• Keep it simple, starting with 15-20 minutes and gradually increasing as you build consistency.
• Involve everyone by assigning roles like reading Scripture, leading prayer, or choosing a worship song.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FAMILY DEVOTIONS
•The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
•Our Daily Bread for Kids.
•Apps like YouVersion Bible App for Kids.
•Brands like Bible story for children that specialize in telling stories that teach God’s word.
Building a daily family devotion routine doesn’t have to be complicated. With intentionality, consistency, and a heart for God, your family can grow spiritually while enjoying meaningful moments together. Start small, be flexible, and trust that God will bless your efforts to seek Him as a family.
Remember, where two or three are gathered in His name, He is there (Matthew 18:20). Let today be the day your family begins this life-changing journey of devotion.
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