Bible Verses For Family Prayer Meeting And Devotion

Dear friends, Gathering together as a family for prayer and devotion fosters an environment where faith can flourish. Setting aside sacred time to read scripture, worship, and make heartfelt petitions to God draws loved ones nearer to Christ and to one another. The Bible offers much encouragement on why families should make this a regular practice.

In the Old Testament, God instructs parents to impress spiritual truths upon their children through consistent training and open conversation. The example of Jesus reminds caregivers to welcome little ones with kindness, setting a model of love. Hebrews urges believers not to give up meeting together for worship. And the early church met in homes to break bread, indicating that our own families can serve as small communities of faith.

The book of Psalms overflow with praise, reminding parents that heartfelt worship should be part of family prayer. Verses on love give guidance for nurturing patience, humility and other virtues at home, so that the peace of Christ may reign. Stories of families who walked in faith despite trials inspire perseverance through any hardship. Rich spiritual wisdom is available to those desiring to build a God-honoring household.

Dear friends, now let’s look at the Bible scriptures referenced earlier that talk about the blessings of nurturing family faith. When families join together in humble devotion, beautiful fruits are certain to grow.

Favorite Bible Verses About Family Togetherness:

Genesis 2:24
“Therefore shall a man leave his father his mother, shall cleave unto his wife: they shall be one flesh”

Psalm 133:1
“Behold, how good how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity”

Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Ephesians 6:1-4
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, thou mayest live long on the earth. Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture admonition of the Lord”

Encouraging Scriptures to Read During Family Devotions:

Joshua 24:15
“If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord , choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me my house, we will serve the Lord”

Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”

Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”

Best Bible Passages for Family Worship Times:

Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: Thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, when thou risest up”

Psalm 78:4
“We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord , his strength, his wonderful works that he hath done”

Acts 2:46-47
“They, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness singleness of heart, Praising God, having favour with all the people. the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved”

Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching admonishing one another in psalms hymns spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord”

Bible Verses for Family Devotions with Young Children:

Deuteronomy 11:19
“Ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, when thou risest up”

Psalm 127:3
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord : the fruit of the womb is his reward”

Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven”

Ephesians 6:4
“Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture admonition of the Lord”

Uplifting Psalms for Families to Recite in Prayer:

Psalm 145:9
“The Lord is good to all: his tender mercies are over all his works”

Psalm 133:1
“Behold, how good how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity”

Psalm 23:1-4
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”

Psalm 91:1-2
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord , He is my refuge my fortress: my God; in him will I trust”

Psalm 145:9
“The Lord is good to all: his tender mercies are over all his works”

What Scriptures Help Strengthen Family Ties?

Romans 12:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another”

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Charity suffereth long, is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things”

Ephesians 4:2-3
“With all lowliness meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”

1 Peter 4:8
“Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins”