Weekly Family Devotional
The Vitals Of A Disciple
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Read Together
1 John 4:19 (ESV)
We love because he first loved us.
Talk About It
Our relationship with God is a lot like a friendship. Good friends are kind and caring towards each other. God, who made you, loved you first—even before you loved Him! Sometimes we forget all the amazing things God has done for us. The Bible reminds us again and again how important it is to remember God’s love and say “thank you” for it. If we forget to be grateful and start thinking only about what we want, we get spiritually sick and far from God. But when we remember God’s love, our hearts feel healthy and thankful. It’s like a pulse for our spiritual hearts! When we remember His love, it’s easier to love other people and show that we belong to God. Even when things are hard, remembering that God always loved us first can turn a sad or angry heart into a loving one. This week, think of ways you see God’s love and look for chances to thank Him and to show His love to others.
For Parents to Explain
Father God, thank you for loving us first. Help us remember your love and show it to others every day.
Family Activities
Gratitude Jar (Real-Life Application)
- Find a jar or cup and some slips of paper.
- Each day this week, write or draw something you are thankful to God for and put it in the jar.
- At the end of the week, read all the notes together as a family.
- Pray and thank God for all His wonderful gifts and love.
Remembrance Storytime (Creative Reflection)
- Each family member tells a story of a time God helped them or showed them love.
- It can be a big thing (like an answered prayer) or a little thing (like a fun day or a kind friend).
- After each story, say together: “God loved us first!”
- End with a hug or high-five to celebrate God’s love.
Family Prayer
Invite each family member to thank God for one way He has shown His love, and pray about one way to share love with someone else.