Fam·i·ly – “a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.” (google definition)
God has blessed each of us with a family. These are the people that we will learn from, grow and struggle with. Through all the good and bad moments that life throws us, it’s important that faith is the foundation for our family.
One of the responsibilities as a parent is to raise children in the way of the Lord.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
These Bible Verses can be memorized, kept as a reminder on your wall, or one can be chosen for your family to live by. Scripture can be added to holiday cards or given as a reminder, to a family you love.
10 Bible Verses For Family
(We have used the NIV translation for each of the verses.)
1.Mark 12:30
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
– The foundation of our family begins with loving the Lord with all our heart. –
2.Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
– Often through the struggles of life, we forget the Lord’s goodness. It’s important to remind each other that we are unconditionally loved by our God. –
3.Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
– Forgiveness can be difficult, especially between siblings! When we can show our children what the forgiveness of Jesus looks like, it can make our family so much stronger. –
4.Colossians 3:9-10
“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”
– Honesty is the best policy right?! Practice honesty even when our pride kicks in! It’s important to lead by example with our interactions with friends and family. –
5. Mark 12:31
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
– The Lords second command is to love our neighbor as ourself. Which means practicing compassion not only with our family and friends but most importantly with ourself. –
6.Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;”
– Be the parents who puts their trust in God! This is one of the greatest ways you can show your children what a foundation on Him looks like. –
7. Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
– When trials come our way, remember that we must trust in the Lord. Practice a time of prayer versus worrying about the situation. –
8. Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,”
– Whatever you do in life, whether that’s sports, academics, volunteering, or your career, do it with all your heart. Working hard for the Lord is such an important part of our life. –
9. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
– Sometimes we need a reminder to be kind to each other, to our friends, and even those we don’t get along with. –
10. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
– Maybe you sit around the dinner table and say one thing you are thankful for or you find the time to write a friend a letter. Practicing a heart of gratitude is one of the best gifts you can give your family. –
11. Ecclesiastes 8:15
“So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.”
– Last but not least, enjoy this life that the Lord has given you! Laugh together, enjoy a meal, and savor the little moments. –
Family Creed
{In Our Family we will…}
Love the Lord with our whole heart (Mark 12:30)
Remind each other we are loved (Romans 8:38-39)
Forgive (Colossians 3:13) and be honest (Colossians 3:9-10)
Practice compassion with ourselves and others (Mark 12:31)
Trust in God (Proverbs 3:5)
Pray More than we worry. (Philippians 4:6)
Work hard (Colossians 3:23)
Be kind (Ephesians 4:32) and Have a grateful heart (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Enjoy this life that the Lord has given us (Ecclesiastes 8:15)
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With so many “rules” that this world throws our way, the Bible gives us a simple guide to living a Godly life. This condensed version of 11 Bible verses for family is a sweet and easy reminder of what our foundation is set on.
These Bible verses will provide such knowledge and direction for your whole family. Whether you are just starting out with a little one on the way or are venturing into the years of adult children, these verses will be the foundation for your growing faith.
If you are an expecting or new momma, you will want to begin praying for your little one. It’s never too early to ask the Lord to bless and protect your children.
God’s word is such an important part of our faith. It’s where we will find His spirt come alive, guiding us through the rest of our life. Keep His word close to your heart, so when the times of struggle come you can stand strong in His promises.
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