Weekly Family Devotional
They Will Be My People
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Read Together
Jeremiah 1:1 (ESV)
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Talk About It
Jeremiah was a real person that God chose for an important purpose. Even though his job was hard and not everyone liked him, God was with Jeremiah every step of the way. Jeremiah sometimes felt sad or unsure, but he kept trusting God. Just like Jeremiah, God has a special plan for each of us. Sometimes we may feel nervous or not know what to do, but we can remember that God knows us and will help us do great things when we trust Him. God gives us strength and courage to follow His plans, even when we feel alone or afraid.
For Parents to Explain
Dear God, thank You for giving each of us a special purpose. Please help us trust You even when Your plans feel hard or confusing. Give us courage to say yes to what You want us to do. Amen.
Family Activities
Special Job Jar
- Gather small slips of paper and a jar.
- Everyone writes down a simple way they could help someone or follow God this week.
- Fold the papers and put them in the jar.
- Each day, pick a paper and do what it says, remembering that every job matters to God!
Called Like Jeremiah Story Circle
- Sit in a circle as a family.
- Start telling the story of Jeremiah being called by God.
- Take turns adding to the story until everyone has shared.
- When done, discuss what brave things Jeremiah did and how God helped him.
Family Prayer
Let’s take turns asking God to show us a way we can do something special for Him this week.