21 Days of Fasting and Prayer
As we enter 2025, many are eager for a new beginning. Amid the chaos, there is a longing for answers and tranquility. This serves as a powerful reminder that true peace is found in God. Let’s make 2025 a year of deepening our relationship with Him like never before. This year, as we embark on a collective fasting journey, let’s come together with others to form a community that rejuvenates our hearts and minds. We invite you to participate in this year's Fast. Together, as we seek God, we can conquer any challenge.
Today's Kids Devotion
Repentance & Forgiveness
Friday January 10, 2025
All of us have sinned and are in need of God’s forgiveness.
All of us have sinned and are in need of God’s forgiveness.
Today's Scripture
- John 16:7-11
- (NKJV)“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.” —
- Additional Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Activity
We were made to worship God. Worship starts by simply thinking about Him — who He is, what He has done, what He is doing. Even when things are hard or we don’t feel like it, the Holy Spirit helps us worship. Praise and thanksgiving are important ways we worship God. When we praise God, we focus on who He is. When we thank God, we’re thanking Him for what He has done.
Put this thankful attitude to work with a family scavenger hunt. For the first round, everyone finds something they’re thankful for. Items can be symbolic; for example, a water bottle might remind you to thank God for clean water. Gather items and share your responses.
We were made to worship God. Worship starts by simply thinking about Him — who He is, what He has done, what He is doing. Even when things are hard or we don’t feel like it, the Holy Spirit helps us worship. Praise and thanksgiving are important ways we worship God. When we praise God, we focus on who He is. When we thank God, we’re thanking Him for what He has done.
Put this thankful attitude to work with a family scavenger hunt. For the first round, everyone finds something they’re thankful for. Items can be symbolic; for example, a water bottle might remind you to thank God for clean water. Gather items and share your responses.
Supplies
- Vitamin C chewable tablet (or a spoonful of sugar)
- Clear glass of warm water
Reflection/ Prayer
- What could it look like to give God thanks and praise in your daily routine?
- Using the letters of your last name, craft a family prayer of praise and thanksgiving. For each letter, share a word of praise or something you’re thankful for that begins with that letter, or includes it, if that’s easier for little ones.