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
Truth & Freedom
Saturday January 11, 2025
Finding our way through life can be challenging, but we have a Helper to guide us, the Holy Spirit.
Finding our way through life can be challenging, but we have a Helper to guide us, the Holy Spirit.
Today's Scripture
- John 16:13 (NKJV)
- “However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth ...”
Activity
Parents: Before starting, hide treats around the house.
It can be challenging to know what is true and right. Have you ever thought, “It would be easier to follow Jesus if He was still living as a human?” Right before His death and resurrection, Jesus told his friends that He would be leaving them. They became anxious, wondering, “What will we do? Who will we follow?” Read John 14:15-17.
Who is the Helper? What did Jesus promise the Helper would do? Take turns navigating blindfolded through the house, guided by a family member’s voice, to find a hidden treat. Invite other family members to call out wrong directions. Take turns, navigating to different rooms.
Enjoy your treats as you talk and pray together. Was it easy to hear the correct guiding voice? How is this like listening to the Holy Spirit? What “voices” in our lives might keep us from listening to the Holy Spirit?
Parents: Before starting, hide treats around the house.
It can be challenging to know what is true and right. Have you ever thought, “It would be easier to follow Jesus if He was still living as a human?” Right before His death and resurrection, Jesus told his friends that He would be leaving them. They became anxious, wondering, “What will we do? Who will we follow?” Read John 14:15-17.
Who is the Helper? What did Jesus promise the Helper would do? Take turns navigating blindfolded through the house, guided by a family member’s voice, to find a hidden treat. Invite other family members to call out wrong directions. Take turns, navigating to different rooms.
Enjoy your treats as you talk and pray together. Was it easy to hear the correct guiding voice? How is this like listening to the Holy Spirit? What “voices” in our lives might keep us from listening to the Holy Spirit?
Supplies
- Blindfold
- Candy or other treats
Reflection/ Prayer
- Reflect: When we listen, the Holy Spirit helps us know what to do.
- Pray: Invite everyone to share stories about when they experienced Holy Spirit guidance to know what to do. Pray, thanking God for the gift of the Holy Spirit’s guidance.