Parents and Kids Daily Devotional "This Is Living"Sample

There’s an old Sunday School song that goes like this:

The eyes of the Lord sees what you do

The good and the bad

That’s why, let’s do no bad things

The Lord sees

A simple song really, but the lyrics remind us that the eyes of the Lord are upon us. It’s unfortunate that some teachings may give the wrong impression of what God is really doing. He is not watching and waiting for us to make a mistake so that He can punish us. He is too good to do that. Our God provides the best for us.

His eyes are upon us not to punish us, but to help us and make sure that we are safe, in peace, and blessed. God does not like it when we do what is not according to His Word, but our actions do not make Him love us less. He wants to walk with us, no matter what. He will always help us every single time we call out to Him.

Let’s change the way we think. Decide to live in the Truth NOT because of the fear of punishment, but out of our love for God and our desire to please Him with our entire being. God loves us. He is ready to help us.

Devotion for Parents
How often do we say this to our children: Don’t do that! God will be angry at you and you will be punished and doomed to hell.

Let’s put a stop to that. Give your children the right perception of God. God is loving. God is good. God hates sin, but God loves us even when we are still sinners. So, we live in the Truth not because we are scared of being punished, but because we want to show our love to God.

Devotion for Kids
Do you think God is good or bad? Does God punish us for our mistakes? Or, does He care at all if we make a mistake?

Remember what Jesus did thousands of years ago. He died on the cross in our place when we were supposed to bear the punishment of sins. That’s how much God loves us.

God loves us always. He wants us to live in the Truth so that He can bless us and continue to provide for our needs.

Family Devotion Time
Take time to worship God for His abundant love for us.

Sing wholeheartedly.

Make a commitment to live in Truth every day.