Parents and Kids Daily Devotional "Abundant Joy"Sample

It has been a month since we celebrated the new year. When the new year came, most of us felt so much joy and happiness because of the new hope and opportunity that new years bring.

As time goes by, the challenges come. They bring us down. We start feeling upset, discouraged and lose all that happiness we felt at the beginning of the year.

The Word of God today reminds us that “a cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

What does this verse mean?

It means that joy is a choice. By choosing joy, we get the strength we need to overcome every challenge that comes into our lives. On the other hand, when we succumb to discouragements, we won’t be strong enough to be an overcomer.

What will you choose today?

Devotion for Parents
What are the challenges that make us lose our joy? Surrender them to God and make the decision today to choose joy.

Devotion for Kids
What makes you sad today? It could be because you are being rebuked by your parents, a fight with friends, etc. Pray and surrender your problems to God and choose joy today.

Family Devotion Time
Write this on a piece of paper: “I will be joyful today”

Then put it on your bedroom door or your workstation to remind you to always choose joy.