WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."
2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."
2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)

MONDAY MOMENT MESSAGE

DAILY DEVOTIONALS

DAILY DEVOTIONALS

MONDAY
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
God began a good work in you, and He is not finished yet. Sometimes we get discouraged because we are not where we want to be, but God is patiently helping us grow. Every step of faith matters. 

CHALLENGE:
Write down one area where you would like to grow closer to Jesus.
 
QUICK PRAYER: 
Lord, thank You for continuing to work in my life. Help me trust the process of growing in You.  Amen. 
TUESDAY
SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
The Fruit of the Spirit shows what happens when God's Spirit works in our lives. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are signs of spiritual growth.  

CHALLENGE:
Choose one Fruit of the Spirit and practice it intentionally today.
 
QUICK PRAYER: 
Holy Spirit, help me produce good fruit that reflects Jesus in my life.  Amen.
WEDNESDAY
SCRIPTURE: Luke 6:31  
“Do to others as you would have them do to you."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Jesus teaches us to treat others the way we want to be treated. Growing in Christ means growing in how we love and care for people. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 

CHALLENGE:
Do something kind for someone without expecting anything in return.  

QUICK PRAYER: 
Jesus, help me love others the way You love me.  Amen. 
THURSDAY

SCRIPTURE: Romans 12:2   
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
As we spend time with God, He changes the way we think. Instead of following the crowd, we learn to follow His truth. God transforms us from the inside out. 

CHALLENGE:
Replace one negative thought today with a truth from God's Word. 

QUICK PRAYER: 
Lord, renew my mind and help me think more like You each day.  Amen. 
FRIDAY
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:32
"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
One of the best ways to become more like Jesus is by treating others the way He treats us. Jesus is kind, loving, patient, and quick to forgive. Sometimes it's hard to be nice when someone hurts our feelings or makes us upset. But every time we choose kindness instead of anger, forgiveness instead of holding a grudge, and love instead of meanness, we are growing to be more like Jesus. Those choices may seem small, but they help our hearts become stronger in our faith.

CHALLENGE:
Today, be a "Jesus Helper."
  • Smile at someone who seems sad.
  • Say something encouraging.
  • Forgive someone who made a mistake.
  • Do one kind thing without expecting anything in return.
Afterward, thank God for helping you grow to be more like Jesus.

QUICK PRAYER:

Dear Jesus, thank You for showing me what love and kindness look like. Help me forgive others the way You forgive me. Teach me to speak kind words, make good choices, and love people the way You do. Help me become more like You every single day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
SATURDAY
SCRIPTURE: John 15:5
"Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Have you ever seen a branch that has fallen off a tree? After a while, the leaves dry up because the branch is no longer connected. Jesus said that He is like the vine, and we are the branches. When we stay connected to Him through prayer, worship, reading the Bible, and trusting Him, He gives us the strength to grow. We don't have to grow on our own. Jesus is always ready to help us become stronger, wiser, and more loving. Staying connected to Him helps our faith stay alive and healthy.

CHALLENGE:
Spend five quiet minutes with Jesus today. Read your Bible, pray, or simply thank Him for His love. Then look for one opportunity to encourage someone with a kind word or helpful action.

QUICK PRAYER:

Jesus, thank You for always being with me. Help me stay close to You every day. Grow my faith so that my life shows Your love to everyone around me. Thank You for helping me become more like You. In Your name I pray, Amen.

WORSHIP SONG

WORSHIP SONG

GRAB YOUR JOURNAL,
SIT AND REFLECT 

GRAB YOUR JOURNAL, SIT AND REFLECT 

Plants don't bloom overnight.
Growth takes time, patience, and care.
In the same way, God is helping us grow every day.
As we learn more about Jesus and follow His example,
we become more loving, kind, faithful, and obedient.
Growing in Christ is a lifelong journey.

Write something about
yourself only God understands.

Plants don't bloom overnight.
Growth takes time, patience, and care.
In the same way, God is helping us
grow every day.
As we learn more about Jesus and follow His example, we become more loving,
kind, faithful, and obedient.
Growing in Christ is a lifelong journey.

Write something about
yourself only God understands.

Weekly Trivia Challenge

Faith Challenge

Faith Challenge

This week, keep track of ways you are becoming more like Jesus.
Each day ask yourself:
Was I kind today?
 Did I pray today?
 Did I read God's Word?
Did I help someone?
Did I make a Christ-like choice?

This week, keep track of ways you are becoming more like Jesus. Each day ask yourself:
Was I kind today?
 Did I pray today?
 Did I read God's Word?
Did I help someone?
Did I make a Christ-like choice?

Parent Corner

Parent Corner

This week focuses on spiritual growth and becoming more like Jesus.
Help your child understand that growth is a process and that God is patient with us as
 we learn and mature. 

Conversation Starters:

What does it mean to become more like Jesus?
Which Fruit of the Spirit is easiest for you?
Which Fruit of the Spirit is hardest for you?  

This week focuses on spiritual growth and becoming more like Jesus. Help your child understand that growth is a process and that God is patient with us as we learn and mature.

Conversation Starters  

What does it mean to become more like Jesus?
Which Fruit of the Spirit is easiest for you?
Which Fruit of the Spirit is hardest for you?   

Family Activity

Create a paper flower together.
Write one Fruit of the Spirit on each petal.
Throughout the week, discuss ways your
 family demonstrated those qualities.

Parent Encouragement:

Celebrate progress, not perfection.
Children grow spiritually the same way they grow physically—little by little.
Encourage their efforts and remind them that God is helping them grow every day.

Family Activity

Create a paper flower together.
Write one Fruit of the Spirit on each petal.
Throughout the week, discuss ways your family
demonstrated those qualities.

Parent Encouragement:

Celebrate progress, not perfection.
Children grow spiritually the same way they grow physically—little by little. Encourage their efforts and remind them that God is helping them grow every day.