Three short weekly devos below. One big God. Faith at home starts now!
Week 1: God Made The World! | DEVO 1
Memory Verse: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1, NKJV)
Devo 1: God Made Light and Sky
Big Idea: God made the world.
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:1–8 (NKJV)
Devotional:
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine there’s no sun, no moon, no stars, just darkness everywhere. That’s how the world was before God spoke. Then, with just three words, “Let there be light,” everything changed! Light filled the world, and God said it was good. Just like that, God showed His amazing power. But the story doesn’t stop there, Jesus later told us, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). That means the same God who created light wants to bring His light and hope into our hearts.
Interactive Activity:
Turn off all the lights in the room. Wait in the dark for 10 seconds, then have one person flip on a light while everyone shouts, “Let there be light!” Talk about how powerful light is. Even a little bit can chase away darkness.
Questions (pick what fits your kids’ ages):
“God, thank You for creating light and for sending Jesus, the Light of the World. We praise You because Your light always wins over darkness. Each of us is thankful for one thing You made that brings us joy… [go around and let each person share]. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Devo 1: God Made Light and Sky
Big Idea: God made the world.
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:1–8 (NKJV)
Devotional:
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine there’s no sun, no moon, no stars, just darkness everywhere. That’s how the world was before God spoke. Then, with just three words, “Let there be light,” everything changed! Light filled the world, and God said it was good. Just like that, God showed His amazing power. But the story doesn’t stop there, Jesus later told us, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). That means the same God who created light wants to bring His light and hope into our hearts.
Interactive Activity:
Turn off all the lights in the room. Wait in the dark for 10 seconds, then have one person flip on a light while everyone shouts, “Let there be light!” Talk about how powerful light is. Even a little bit can chase away darkness.
Questions (pick what fits your kids’ ages):
- What do you think it was like when God first made light?
- Younger: What’s something in the dark that makes you nervous? Older: How does Jesus being “the light of the world” give us hope?
- How can our family show God’s light at school, at work, or at home this week?
“God, thank You for creating light and for sending Jesus, the Light of the World. We praise You because Your light always wins over darkness. Each of us is thankful for one thing You made that brings us joy… [go around and let each person share]. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Week 1: God Made The World! | DEVO 2
Big Idea: God Made Land and Plants
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:9–13 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God gathered the waters so that dry land appeared. He called the land “Earth” and the water “Seas.” Then He filled the land with plants, trees, and fruit, everything needed for life. Imagine the very first apple tree sprouting or the first flower blooming! God didn’t make a messy, random world; He made an orderly, beautiful one. And just like He gave seeds the power to grow into something amazing, He designed your life to grow with purpose too. Jesus later said that if we stay close to Him, we’re like branches connected to a healthy vine (John 15:5). We will grow and produce good fruit in our lives.
Interactive Activity:
Give everyone a small seed (or use something like rice or beans). Hold it in your hand and look at how tiny it is. Talk about how God designed something so small to grow into something much bigger.
Questions:
God, thank You for making land, trees, and plants. Thank You that You made us with purpose too. Each of us will thank You for one plant or food we enjoy… [family shares]. Help us grow strong in Jesus, like branches connected to Him. Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:9–13 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God gathered the waters so that dry land appeared. He called the land “Earth” and the water “Seas.” Then He filled the land with plants, trees, and fruit, everything needed for life. Imagine the very first apple tree sprouting or the first flower blooming! God didn’t make a messy, random world; He made an orderly, beautiful one. And just like He gave seeds the power to grow into something amazing, He designed your life to grow with purpose too. Jesus later said that if we stay close to Him, we’re like branches connected to a healthy vine (John 15:5). We will grow and produce good fruit in our lives.
Interactive Activity:
Give everyone a small seed (or use something like rice or beans). Hold it in your hand and look at how tiny it is. Talk about how God designed something so small to grow into something much bigger.
Questions:
- What’s your favorite food or plant that God made?
- Younger: What do you think it would’ve been like to see the first flower?
Older: How does John 15:5 help us understand our purpose? - What’s one way we can grow closer to Jesus this week?
God, thank You for making land, trees, and plants. Thank You that You made us with purpose too. Each of us will thank You for one plant or food we enjoy… [family shares]. Help us grow strong in Jesus, like branches connected to Him. Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Week 1: God Made The World! | DEVO 3
Big Idea: God Made Animals and Filled the Earth
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:14–25 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God made the sun, moon, and stars to shine in the sky and mark the seasons. Then He filled the seas with fish, the skies with birds, and the land with animals of every kind. From the tiniest ant to the tallest giraffe. God called them good, and He enjoyed the world He had made. Just as every animal has a role in creation, God made you with a special role too. Jesus reminded us of this when He said God even cares about sparrows (Matthew 10:29–31). If He cares for birds, how much more does He care for you!
Interactive Activity:
Play “animal charades.” Each person acts like an animal God made, and others guess. Celebrate God’s creativity in making so many unique creatures.
Questions:
God, thank You for making the sun, moon, stars, and all the animals. Thank You for making me special and caring for me even more than sparrows. Each of us will name an animal we think is amazing… [family shares]. We praise You for being such a creative God! Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:14–25 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God made the sun, moon, and stars to shine in the sky and mark the seasons. Then He filled the seas with fish, the skies with birds, and the land with animals of every kind. From the tiniest ant to the tallest giraffe. God called them good, and He enjoyed the world He had made. Just as every animal has a role in creation, God made you with a special role too. Jesus reminded us of this when He said God even cares about sparrows (Matthew 10:29–31). If He cares for birds, how much more does He care for you!
Interactive Activity:
Play “animal charades.” Each person acts like an animal God made, and others guess. Celebrate God’s creativity in making so many unique creatures.
Questions:
- What’s the coolest or funniest animal God made?
- Younger: How do animals show us God’s creativity?
Older: How does Jesus’ teaching about sparrows show us God’s love? - What’s one way we can trust God’s care for us this week?
God, thank You for making the sun, moon, stars, and all the animals. Thank You for making me special and caring for me even more than sparrows. Each of us will name an animal we think is amazing… [family shares]. We praise You for being such a creative God! Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Week 2: God Made You One-Of-A-Kind! | DEVO 1
Big Idea: God made you one-of-a-kind.
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:26–27 (NKJV): 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Devotional:
Unlike animals, God made people “in His image.” That means we can think, love, create, and have a relationship with Him in ways no other creature can. You were made to reflect God’s goodness—like a mirror showing His love to the world. Every person matters because they show something about who God is. Jesus showed us the perfect image of God (Colossians 1:15), and when we follow Him, we reflect His light even more!
Discussion Questions:
Give each person a small mirror (or use a phone camera). Let them look at themselves and say, “I am made in God’s image.”
Prayer (personalized):
“God, thank You for making us in Your image. Thank You that we are special to You and reflect who You are. Help us to show Your love to others. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made you?”
KiDS: “God made me one-of-a-kind!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:26–27 (NKJV): 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Devotional:
Unlike animals, God made people “in His image.” That means we can think, love, create, and have a relationship with Him in ways no other creature can. You were made to reflect God’s goodness—like a mirror showing His love to the world. Every person matters because they show something about who God is. Jesus showed us the perfect image of God (Colossians 1:15), and when we follow Him, we reflect His light even more!
Discussion Questions:
- What does it mean that you’re made in God’s image?
- How are people different from animals or other parts of creation?
- How can you reflect God’s love to others this week?
Give each person a small mirror (or use a phone camera). Let them look at themselves and say, “I am made in God’s image.”
Prayer (personalized):
“God, thank You for making us in Your image. Thank You that we are special to You and reflect who You are. Help us to show Your love to others. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made you?”
KiDS: “God made me one-of-a-kind!”
Week 2: God Made You One-Of-A-Kind! | DEVO 2
Big Idea: God breathed life into us.
Bible Reading — Genesis 2:7 (NKJV): 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.
Devotional:
God formed the first man, Adam, from the dust of the ground. But Adam didn’t come alive until God breathed His own breath into him. That means our life is a gift from God—every breath we take comes from Him! It also means we are deeply connected to God and meant to live with Him. Jesus later said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). God made you special, and He wants you to enjoy the full life He gives through Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
Take a deep breath together. As you exhale, say, “Thank You, God, for life!” Do this three times, slowly, as a reminder that every breath is from Him.
Prayer (personalized):
“God, thank You for giving us life and breath. Help us use our lives to love You and love others. Thank You for giving us new life in Jesus. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Say together: “God made me, and He gave me life!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 2:7 (NKJV): 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.
Devotional:
God formed the first man, Adam, from the dust of the ground. But Adam didn’t come alive until God breathed His own breath into him. That means our life is a gift from God—every breath we take comes from Him! It also means we are deeply connected to God and meant to live with Him. Jesus later said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). God made you special, and He wants you to enjoy the full life He gives through Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
- What does it mean that God gave us the “breath of life”?
- Why do you think God made people with such care and closeness?
- How can we use our lives to honor the God who made us?
Take a deep breath together. As you exhale, say, “Thank You, God, for life!” Do this three times, slowly, as a reminder that every breath is from Him.
Prayer (personalized):
“God, thank You for giving us life and breath. Help us use our lives to love You and love others. Thank You for giving us new life in Jesus. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Say together: “God made me, and He gave me life!”
Week 2: God Made You One-Of-A-Kind! | DEVO 3
Big Idea: Each person is special.
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:28, 31 (NKJV): 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Devotional:
After God made people, He blessed them and gave them important responsibilities—caring for the world and filling it with families. When He looked at everything, He didn’t just say it was “good.” This time He said it was very good! That means people are the most special part of creation. God made you different from anyone else in the whole world—your talents, your smile, your story all matter to Him. Jesus showed us just how valuable we are when He gave His life to save us. That’s how much you’re worth to God.
Discussion Questions:
Go around the family and have each person say one special thing about someone else. Celebrate that God made everyone one-of-a-kind.
Prayer (personalized):
“God, thank You for making every person special. Thank You that You see us as very good and that Jesus showed how much we matter to You. Help us to love and value others the way You do. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “What did God make you to be?”
KiDS: “One-of-a-kind!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:28, 31 (NKJV): 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Devotional:
After God made people, He blessed them and gave them important responsibilities—caring for the world and filling it with families. When He looked at everything, He didn’t just say it was “good.” This time He said it was very good! That means people are the most special part of creation. God made you different from anyone else in the whole world—your talents, your smile, your story all matter to Him. Jesus showed us just how valuable we are when He gave His life to save us. That’s how much you’re worth to God.
Discussion Questions:
- What’s one thing that makes you unique from everyone else?
- Why do you think God called people “very good”?
- How should we treat others, knowing they’re made by God and special too?
Go around the family and have each person say one special thing about someone else. Celebrate that God made everyone one-of-a-kind.
Prayer (personalized):
“God, thank You for making every person special. Thank You that You see us as very good and that Jesus showed how much we matter to You. Help us to love and value others the way You do. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “What did God make you to be?”
KiDS: “One-of-a-kind!”