Bible Verses About Family Serving The Lord

We all know how important family is. But sometimes we forget how important it is to serve God through family. The Bible teaches us that family is an invaluable gift from God. So it is very natural that we will serve God through the family.

Suppose that if you pray at home or read the Bible, it is not just for you alone, but for the whole family. This brings the whole family closer to God. Suppose your younger brother or sister is watching you pray. It would be a great lesson for them.

I know, sometimes it seems difficult for families to sit together and pray or read the Bible. But remember, it’s a habit. The more you do, the easier it will be. And the result is huge.

As I have seen in my own life, when we pray with family, we form a special bond. We understand each other better. And most of all, we all get closer to God together.

In the Bible, we see that many great people have served God with their families. Consider Abraham. He responded to God’s call with his whole family. It teaches us that we can do great things if we all serve God together in the family.

I know, it’s hard to spend time with family these days. Everyone has work, studies. But even then, if we take at least some time each day for God, we will see what remarkable changes will happen in our lives.

So try to serve God through family from today. See, this will make your family happier, and you will be closer to God. Thanks.

Scriptural Foundations for Family-Centered Worship

“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”

Joshua 24:15

“These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heartAnd 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”

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

“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”

Psalm 78:4

“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”

Colossians 3:16

Uniting Generations in God’s Service

“Tell ye your children of it, let your children tell their children, their children another generation”

Joel 1:3

“One generation shall praise thy works to another, shall declare thy mighty acts”

Psalm 145:4

“Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their fathers”

Proverbs 17:6

“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, thy mother Eunice; I am persuaded that in thee also”

2 Timothy 1:5

“For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, my blessing upon thine offspring”

Isaiah 44:3

Biblical Examples of Faithful Families

“For I know him, that he will command his children his household after him, they shall keep the way of the Lord , to do justice judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him”

Genesis 18:19

“A devout man, one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, prayed to God alway”

Acts 10:2

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

Proverbs 22:6

“For this child I prayed; the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of himTherefore also I have lent him to the Lord ; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord . he worshipped the Lord there”

1 Samuel 1:27-28

Nurturing a Household of Devotion

“Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart in your soul, bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyesAnd 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”

Deuteronomy 11:18-19

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

Ephesians 6:4

“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LordFathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged”

Colossians 3:20-21

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

Psalm 127:3

Practical Ways to Involve Children in Ministry

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

Matthew 19:14

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

1 Timothy 4:12

“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, whether it be right”

Proverbs 20:11

“But Samuel ministered before the Lord , being a child, girded with a linen ephod”

1 Samuel 2:18

Overcoming Challenges as a Family Serving God

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him”

James 1:12

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer”

Romans 12:12

“He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”

2 Corinthians 12:9

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”

Philippians 4:13

The Eternal Impact of a God-Centered Family

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”

Matthew 5:16

“Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered”

Proverbs 11:21

“Praise ye the Lord . Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord , that delighteth greatly in his commandmentsHis seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed”

Psalm 112:1-2

“I call heaven earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life death, blessing cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou thy seed may liveThat thou mayest love the Lord thy God, that thou mayest obey his voice, that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, to Jacob, to give them”

Deuteronomy 30:19-20

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness fear”

1 Peter 3:15