Weekly Family Devotional
The Vitals Of A Disciple
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Read Together
Romans 15:4 (ESV)
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Talk About It
Think about how your body needs food to grow strong and healthy. In the same way, our hearts and spirits need the Bible—God’s Word—to stay strong and full of hope. When we read the Bible, it teaches us, helps us understand what’s true, and gives us courage when life is hard. Even Jesus used God’s Word to help him when he was in the wilderness and faced tough times! If we don’t spend time reading the Bible, it’s like going hungry or forgetting to eat—the inside of us gets weak and we might forget God’s promises. The Bible is written for us to learn about God and how much He loves us. It gives us hope no matter what. If we keep reading and learning, God helps us grow, just like food helps our bodies. This week, make time to read God’s Word as a family, and notice how it gives you hope and teaches you something new.
For Parents to Explain
Lord, thank you for giving us your Word. Please help us remember to read it so we can be full of hope and grow strong in you.
Family Activities
Bible Snack Time (Real-Life Application)
- Set aside a time each day for a short “Bible snack.”
- Pick a short Bible verse or story and read it together while having a real snack!
- Talk about what you learned or what gives you hope from the reading.
- Thank God for feeding you with His Word (and with your snack!).
Scripture Art (Creative Reflection)
- Choose your favorite Bible verse from this week.
- Decorate a piece of paper with the verse—add drawings, colors, stickers, or anything fun.
- Hang your art somewhere you’ll see it every day.
- Read the verse out loud when you walk by, to fill your heart with hope!
Family Prayer
Everyone can take turns asking God to help them understand something from the Bible this week.