Keys for Kids - The One Year Classic Family Devotions

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The One Year Classic Family Devotions

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The devotions in this book are taken from The One Year Book of Family Devotions, Volume 2 by Tyndale House Publishers, ISBN 978-0-8423-2510-3, and The One Year Book of Family Devotions, Volume 3 by Tyndale House Publishers, ISBN 978-0-8423-2617-9.

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Read 1 Timothy 4:6-13.

Ryan came inside after jogging a few miles. His face was covered with sweat. Wash up, Ryan. Dinner is ready, Dad said.

After supper Ryan announced his plans for the evening more running. Dad frowned. Youve been spending more than enough time training for the track meet, he said. As a matter of fact, Son, youve been neglecting your other responsibilities.

Yes, added Mom. Im concerned about your devotional life. Werent you going to spend more time reading the Bible this year?

Ryan looked down at the floor. Theres nothing wrong with wanting to have a strong body, is there? he asked quietly.

Not at all, Dad replied. But a healthy body is only part of a complete person. In the Bible Paul wrote often of running races and training our bodies.

He did? Ryan looked up, his eyes wide with interest.

Yes. He wrote to Timothy that physical exercise is important but that spiritual exercise is the most important, replied Dad. Just as you work hard to get physically fit and build up your muscles, so you must work at living Gods way to build up your Christian life. You need to practice such things as reading the Bible, praying, and telling others about Jesus. It takes hard work.

Ryan thought about his dads words. Then he nodded and smiled. Okay, Dad, he said. Ill try to balance my devotions, chores, homework, and track.

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Is there a special activity that takes too much of your time? Perhaps you play sports, watch TV, or have a pet with which you spend your free time. Maybe you spend a lot of time with your best friend. Whatever you do, be sure you dont neglect your time with God.

TO MEMORIZE:

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.

1 TIMOTHY 4:8

BY LYNN STAMM-REX

GET SPIRITUAL EXERCISE.

Read Psalm 119:89-91.

Dad just walked out on us. No reasons, no apologies, Andy thought. I wonder why. His mom tried to help him understand, but he knew she didnt really understand it herself.

One day Mom said, Our house costs too much, Andy. Were going to move into an apartment. It will be a big change, but well get used to it.

Moving was not something Andy had planned on. As long as he could stay in the same neighborhood and go to the same school, he could pretend things were still the same. But now a new school and all new kids?

Moving day came, and with it all the changes Andy dreaded. The only thing that didnt change was their church, but even there people acted differently.

In Sunday school one day, Mr. Robinson called on Andy to recite the memory verse. I am the L ORD , and I do not change, Andy quoted. Malachi 3:6.

Mr. Robinson nodded. Even if the whole world seems upside down, God is always the same, he said. God loves us and will be with us, just as He was with Abraham in his journeys, with Daniel in the lions den, and with Jonah in the big fish. As Andy listened to Mr. Robinson, he realized that God had been with all of His people throughout the changes they experienced.

Andy breathed a quiet prayer, just between himself and God. Thank You for staying with Mom and me. Im glad Youre just the same as when Dad was with us. Please help me remember that even though things change, You will never change or go away.

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Are you discouraged when changes come? The Bible gives many examples of people who had to learn about Gods care during changing times. God promises to care for you in difficult times just as He cared for them.

TO MEMORIZE:

I am the L ORD , and I do not change.

MALACHI 3:6

BY PHYLLIS I. KLOMPARENS

GOD NEVER CHANGES.

Read Psalm 122:1-9.

I told you to get up long ago, Matt. Now hurry! Matts mother spoke from the doorway of his room. Well be leaving for church soon!

Matt sleepily opened his eyes. It was so hard to get up in the morning!

The next time Mom checked on him, he was fast asleep.

Youre going to have to get to bed earlier, said Mom with a sigh.

The following day was Matts birthday, and as soon as he heard his dad and mom get up, he jumped out of bed too. He threw on his clothes and ran downstairs.

Hmmm, Mom said. Strange how easy it was for our sleepyhead to get out of bed this morning.

Todays a special day, Mom! said Matt, eyeing the big box on the table. Can I open my present now?

Dad picked up the box. I dont know, Matt. You dont seem to like gifts very much. You seemed to ignore one you got yesterday.

What? exclaimed Matt. You had a gift for me yesterday? You never gave it to me!