1. Prayer Time: Teach them to pray by example—short, heartfelt prayers for gratitude, guidance, or others’ needs. Make it interactive by letting them share their own prayers. Example: Pray together before meals or bedtime.
2. Storytelling with Scripture: Share Bible stories that resonate with children, like David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) for courage or the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) for kindness. Use simple retellings and discuss the lessons.
3. Memory Verses: Pick short, impactful Bible verses for them to memorize. Turn it into a game with rewards for reciting them. This builds a foundation of faith.
4. Acts of Service: Involve them in small acts of kindness, like baking for a neighbor or writing encouraging notes, tying it to Jesus’ teachings on love (John 13:34-35).
5. Nature Walks with Purpose: Use walks to marvel at God’s creation, discussing verses like Psalm 19:1 (“The heavens declare the glory of God”). Point out beauty in nature to foster awe and gratitude.
6. Gratitude Journals: Encourage them to write or draw things they’re thankful for, connecting it to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (“Give thanks in all circumstances”). Share your own entries to model reflection.
7. Worship Through Song: Sing simple worship songs or hymns together. Teach them classics like “Jesus Loves Me” and explain the lyrics’ meaning.

Bible Verses to Teach

Here are key verses with themes to discuss:

• Love: John 13:34 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (Teach: Love others selflessly, like Jesus.)
• Trust in God: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Teach: Rely on God’s guidance.)
• Kindness: Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Teach: Show kindness and forgive.)
• Courage: Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Teach: God is with them in challenges.)
• Gratitude: Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” (Teach: Always be thankful.)
• Obedience: Philippians 2:14-15 – “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure.” (Teach: Obey with a joyful heart.)

Tips for Engagement

• Keep it Age-Appropriate: For younger kids, use picture Bibles or apps like YouVersion Kids. For teens, discuss how verses apply to real-life situations.
• Be Consistent: Set a regular time, like Sunday evenings or after dinner, for devotional moments.
• Share Your Story: Talk about how faith has guided you, making it personal and relatable.
• Use Visuals: Crafts or drawings related to verses (e.g., decorating a heart for “love one another”) make lessons stick.

  Enjoy the grandchildren!  Gai