Subject: Family Devotional | May 26

Formation

Enter into this time expectantly, knowing that God delights to reveal himself to you and your family. Use this email as you are able, in whole or in part.

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Opening Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, draw our hearts to you, guide our minds, fill our imaginations, control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you; and then use us as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. (BCP 832)


Scripture Reading

Deuteronomy 6

4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.


Reflection Questions

1. In the verse, what is the name of God’s people?

2. What did Jesus do so that we are now able to call the Lord “our God”?

3. What difference does it make in your life to know that there is only one true God?


Kid’s Catechism #6

Q: Is there more than one true God?
A: No. There is only one true God.


Prayer of Intercession

Gospel Identity

  • Father, we rejoice and are humbled that you, the one and only true God, have chosen to make us your children. Jesus, help us to find our meaning and identity in what you have done for us, in your death and resurrection and not in our own works. 

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.


Activity Sheet

Open the printable version of this devotional to color the first commandment: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:2-3)

For a handy guide to the devotional elements and an archive of past issues, visit redeemer.com/familydevotional.