Weekly Family Devotional
Raised With Christ
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Read Together
Galatians 2:20 (ESV)
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Talk About It
When you become a Christian, something incredible happens – Jesus comes to live inside your heart through His Holy Spirit! This doesn't mean He's trapped in there like a genie in a bottle. Instead, His Spirit becomes your constant companion and helper. Imagine having your best friend with you every single moment, ready to help you make good choices, comfort you when you're sad, and celebrate with you when you're happy. That's what it's like with Jesus! He wants to be part of everything you do – playing with friends, doing homework, helping your family, and even when you're sleeping. When Jesus lives in your heart, you can love others the way He loves you, forgive others the way He forgives you, and be brave because He gives you His strength. You're never walking through life alone!
For Parents to Explain
Dear Jesus, thank You for choosing to live inside our hearts and never leaving us alone.
Family Activities
Heart Home Craft
- Cut out large heart shapes from red construction paper for each family member
- Fold each heart in half and cut a door that opens and closes
- Draw or paste a picture of Jesus inside the "heart home"
- Write "Jesus Lives Here" on the outside and keep it in your room as a daily reminder
Jesus Partnership Plan
- Make a simple weekly chart with days of the week across the top
- Each day, write down one specific thing you want Jesus to help you with (being patient with siblings, doing chores cheerfully, etc.)
- Before bed each night, talk about how Jesus helped you with that area
- End each day thanking Jesus for being your partner in everything
Family Prayer
Ask Jesus to help you remember He's with you in something specific you'll do tomorrow.