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Weekly Family Devotional

A Summertime Climb

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Read Together

Psalm 125:2 (ESV)

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.

Talk About It

Have you ever felt tucked in, hugged, or cuddled when you were scared? God’s love for His people is like tall, strong mountains surrounding a city—always there, impossible to move, keeping us safe even when things feel scary. Jerusalem, the main city in Israel, was circled by hills. When people saw the mountains, they remembered that God’s protection was all around them, too. The Israelites had enemies and struggled with tough times, but they weren’t alone. God promised to be with them forever. We all have hard days or feel uncertain, but we can remember God’s love covers us like those solid mountains. Nothing can knock Him down or make Him stop loving us! When we put our trust in God, we have something stronger than anything the world can throw at us—His never-ending presence and care.

For Parents to Explain

Thank You, God, for always loving and surrounding us like strong mountains. Help us to trust You, especially when life is hard. Remind us that You are always with us and will never leave us. Amen.

Family Activities

Mountain Hug Circle

  1. Stand in a circle and give each other a group hug—your “mountain circle.”
  2. While hugging, take turns saying the anchor verse aloud.
  3. Talk about how God’s love is even bigger and stronger than your hug.
  4. Pray together for God to surround your family and friends with His protection.

Draw Your Surroundings

  1. Each family member draws a picture of your home with big, tall mountains all around it.
  2. On the mountains, write or draw things that remind you of God’s love (hearts, crosses, words like “peace” or “safe”).
  3. Share your drawing and explain what each mountain means to you.
  4. Hang the pictures somewhere you’ll see all week.

Family Prayer

Share something you want God’s protection or help with, and pray that God will surround your whole family with His love.