Weekly Family Devotional
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Read Together
Psalm 34:8 (ESV)
[8] Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Talk About It
Have you ever tasted something yummy for the first time and wanted everyone else to try it, too? The Bible says knowing God is like that—so good you want to keep "tasting" His goodness again and again! God wants us to know Him not just in our heads, but in our hearts. When you trust God and spend time with Him, you discover how wonderful, loving, and faithful He really is.
David, who wrote this psalm, knew that being close to God brings blessing—both now and forever. God gives us little previews of what heaven will be like: feeling His love, hearing His voice, and seeing Him work in our lives. We don’t have to wait until heaven to enjoy God’s goodness. Every time we pray, worship, or live God’s way, we "taste and see" how good He is right now!
For Parents to Explain
Dear God, thank You that You are so good! Help us to taste and see Your goodness every day, and remind us You are always with us. Amen.
Family Activities
Goodness Taste Test
- Choose a favorite snack or treat for each person (fruit, cookie, etc.).
- Before eating, read Psalm 34:8 together.
- Taste your treat, and as you enjoy it, talk about how God’s love is even better than the yummiest thing you’ve ever tasted!
- Thank God for letting you “taste and see” His love every day.
Heaven Preview Drawing
- Think together: What do you imagine heaven is like?
- Each family member draws a picture of being with God—right now or in heaven.
- Share your pictures and talk about the good things God wants us to enjoy now and forever.
- Hang your artwork where everyone can see it as a reminder all week.
Family Prayer
Let’s each thank God for one way we experienced His goodness this week.