30 Day Devotional – Treasuring Family

Example Devotional From This Set:

When Family Traditions Hurt

“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” – Romans 8:16, NIV  

Kathy was an illegitimate child. She was the product of an affair that her mother had with a married man. Because Kathy was born in the early 40s to an unwed mother, her birth was considered shameful. She was sent to live with her mother’s cousin’s family.

Although she was raised with kids her own age, Kathy was always treated differently. On her birthdays, there was no celebration. When holidays came, there were no gifts for the little girl. She would stand on the front porch and peer into the house, watching as the other children enjoyed Christmas presents and delicious treats.

Years later, Kathy started a toy drive. She spent every holiday season gathering gifts for foster children. Her heart ached to pour out love to kids who had been abused, neglected, and bullied.

Like Kathy discovered, family traditions can be painful. They can leave us feeling like we’re not accepted or that we’re unloved. But if you have accepted Jesus into your life, you are a child of God. You’re part of a family where everyone is seen, loved, and wanted.

God, please comfort me when my earthly family rejects and hurts me. Remind me again that I’m part of Your family and that You love me deeply, passionately, and completely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.  

The Devotional Titles:

1. Your Heavenly Father Loves You
2. Avoiding Footholds
3. When Family Traditions Hurt
4. Influencing the Next Generation
5. Legacy of Hope
6. The Family of Christ
7. Letting Go of Guilt
8. The Bond of Siblings
9. The Wall of Love
10. Mourning the Loss of a Parent
11. When You’ve Sinned…
12. Two Nations
13. Don’t Give Up
14. When No One Understands
15. The Peacemaker
16. Family Connection
17. New Branches
18. A Caring Community
19. Family Rules
20. Scrapbook of Love
21. Faith, Hope and Love
22. The Monument
23. Expectations
24. During the Detours
25. Answered Prayers
26. When the Pain Won’t End…
27. Into The Deep End
28. A Good Work
29. Superheroes & the Savior
30. The Joy of the Lord