Family Devotional Resources

FAMILY Devotionals

I believe many Christian parents know the importance of passing faith in Christ onto their children, but they’re not too sure how to begin.  If that sounds like you, then I hope to encourage you in your first step.  I have to admit when that having family devotions are not always easy.  Try to avoid the image of a perfect family seating quietly as mom or dad sit and read from the Systematic Theology text book.  No!  Each family is different, because each family member is different.  That can be challenging, but it can also be fun. One thing I have learned being a parent is that my kids watch and learn everything good or bad from me.  Many times how they learn things is very similar to how I learn things.

Take the Deuteronomy passage for example.  I love the picture or image that it paints for us parents.  CLICK HERE to check out the scripture verses.  The instructions found in this passage lay out the opportunities you have to talk about faith with your children.

Think about times you have with your family:

• Do you walk your child to school, or do you drive.  How about walking your child to the bus stop?  If you drive in the car try playing Christian radio or playing an Adventures in Odyssey or Awana CD.
• How about meal times?  Try placing a devotional book or have a scripture verse on the table for your family to reflect on during your dinner time.
• What about bedtime?  Try reading from a children’s Bible together before bed.  Prepare a bedtime blessing you pray over your child each night.  Remember it s OK to pray the same prayer.  The more you repeat a Bible passage or a blessing prayer the more likely you and your child will remember it.

Also check out these Family Devotional Resources

• “Family Bible Time Storybook,” Gospel Light Publishing- for preschool aged;
• “Growing With Jesus,” by Andy Holmes- great for elementary age;
• “My Big Book of 5-Minute Devotions; Celebrating God’s World,” by Pamela & Douglas Kennedy- great for preschool to elementary ages.

If you’re looking for a resource more in-depth and geared for older aged kids and teens here is a resources worth checking out:  “Long Story Short,” by Marty Machowski- for older elementary and up to teens.

I hope these ideas encourage you as you lead your children spiritually at home.  I am praying for you as you tae the first step to implement a devotional time or prayer time in your home.

In His Grip,

Pastor Bobby