Weekly Family Devotional
Spiritual Habits
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Read Together
Matthew 4:4 (ESV)
But he answered, 'It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”'
Talk About It
Do you ever get hungry and want a snack? Our bodies need food to grow and be strong. In this verse, Jesus reminds us we need something even more than food—we need God’s words! After not eating for forty days, Jesus was tempted to turn stones into bread, but He said God’s Word gives life and strength, too.
Fasting means giving up something (like a meal or a treat) for a while to focus on God. When we fast, we remember how much we need God, just like we need food. Reading the Bible, praying, and thinking about God feed our hearts and help us trust Him more. Jesus fasted to show us we can rely on God for everything we need, and that listening to God makes us strong inside. God’s words give us true life!
For Parents to Explain
Dear God, thank You for giving us Your words. Help us want You more than anything else and grow strong in our hearts as we trust You. Amen.
Family Activities
Mini-Fast Challenge
- Choose something simple (like skipping dessert or a favorite snack) as a family fast for one meal or evening.
- When you feel hungry or miss the treat, pause and pray, asking God to fill you with His love and words.
- Read the anchor verse out loud together.
- Afterward, talk about what it was like to depend on God during your mini-fast.
God’s Words Buffet
- Write or print out several short Bible verses on slips of paper.
- Put the slips in a bowl or basket—your “Bible buffet.”
- Each family member picks a verse, reads it aloud, and shares what it means to them.
- Remind each other that God’s words feed our hearts!
Family Prayer
Let’s ask God to help us love His Word even more than food or fun things this week.