Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “Being a Blessing to Your Family”

DAILY BREAD – DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN

EASTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Title: Being a Blessing to Your Family

” He that wasted his father and chaseth away his mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.” Proverbs 19:26

Have you ever thought about how the way you treat your parents can shape your life? The Bible, in Proverbs 19:26, warns that bringing shame to our parents can lead to a wayward and dishonorable lifestyle. Let’s explore what it means to be a blessing to our families.

Check yourself and ask, “Am I bringing joy or shame to my family?” Our actions reflect whether we’re worth celebrating or causing trouble.

God desires families filled with love, not disrespect. Proverbs 20:20 reminds us to avoid cursing our parents. Let’s aim to treat our moms and dads with respect, making our homes places of love.

Ephesians 6:1-3 encourages us to obey and honor our parents. Neglecting our responsibilities can lead to consequences. Be a responsible and caring child.

Did you know that obeying your parents is the right thing to do? Proverbs 23:24-25 tells us that wise children bring joy to their parents. Choose obedience, and you’ll enjoy the blessings God has for you.

Thought for reflection
Respect is a two-way street. If you want respect, be respectful. By living a life that pleases God and obeying your elders, you’ll be a source of joy to your family, friends, and community. Remember, you have the power to bring hope and joyfulness wherever you go. Let the love of Christ shine through you, and blessings will follow.

Song
Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.
Doing exactly as the Lord commands, doing it happily.
Action is the key, do it immediately, joy you will receive.
Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.
O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E.
Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.

We want to live pure, we want to live `clean, we want to do our best.
Sweetly submitting to authority, leaving to God the rest.
Walking in the light, keeping our attitude right, on the narrow way.
For if we believe the Word we receive, we always will obey.
O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E.
Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe

Prayer
Dear God, help us to be children who bring joy to our families. We plead with thee that you forgive us our trespasses and cleanse us from being disobedience to our parents and all the disrespect we have shown them. Teach us the value of respect and obedience to our parents. May our actions reflect the love and kindness You desire within our homes. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.