{"id":74164,"date":"2024-10-30T16:06:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T08:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/?p=74164"},"modified":"2025-03-27T17:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:35:10","slug":"our-daily-bread-ministries-in-malaysia-how-to-do-family-devotion-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/our-daily-bread-ministries-in-malaysia-how-to-do-family-devotion-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Daily Bread Ministries in Malaysia : How To Do Family Devotion? A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In today\u2019s fast-paced world, parents often find themselves caught up in the busyness of life, leaving less time to focus on family unity and their children&#8217;s spiritual growth. But what if there were a simple way to bring your family closer, strengthen relationships, and grow together in faith?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you\u2019re new to the idea or looking for a fresh start, creating a family devotion time can transform your home into a place of deeper connection with God and one another. Curious about how to get started? Discover the simple steps to begin a meaningful family devotion right in your home!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RHp78jhmqeY?si=HmjBcSCzn_JITopf\" width=\"650\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658888381199\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658888381199\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-header\">\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"sppb-addon-title\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;\">How To Do Family Devotion?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658888381205\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658888381205\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-header\">\n<h4 class=\"sppb-addon-title\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A Step-by-Step Guide<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658888381207\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658888381207\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Many parents find the Christian parenting journey challenging. Trying to be a role model while deepening our own relationship with God can be difficult. But one of the ways to do so is spend time with God together as a family. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Doing devotion together will enable parents and children to have intentional conversations about God and His Word. Faith is built through these interactions and parents can better understand their children\u2019s spiritual condition and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Here are some guidelines <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">to help you start your family devotion:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-0\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-0\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"Is there a standard structure or flow for family devotion I can follow?\">Is there a standard structure or flow for family devotion I can follow?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-0\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-0\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-gVlbGaGjP6w9uVKQJBMTT\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-bGcco9ZEj60rnfNYJRaEQ\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-bGcco9ZEj60rnfNYJRaEQ\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658382728898\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658382728898\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Every family is different and what works for one family may not work for another. Here\u2019s a suggested structure for facilitating family devotion. Do adapt according to your family dynamics and needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Begin the time with prayer (see samples\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/familydevotion.org\/index.php\/family-prayer#opening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sing a few praise songs<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Read the chosen Scripture passage<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Read the devotion aloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Reflection as a family:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Share how the Scripture reading or devotional speaks to you, and how you\u2019d apply it to your life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ask every family member open-ended questions. Get their views on the Bible verse or article so that you can better understand them, and have conversations about their spiritual, emotional and intellectual convictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Invite family members to share their questions on biblical truths. Use the opportunity to find out what they want to know more about and learn together as a family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ask for prayer requests and pray for each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Close the time with prayer (see samples\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/familydevotion.org\/index.php\/family-prayer#closing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-1\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-1\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"How often should we have family devotion?\">How often should we have family devotion?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-1\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-1\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-Zspx1Xk6Lb1BJA38qBGUY\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-n1212SiKwKn1E-OipUUwd\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-n1212SiKwKn1E-OipUUwd\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658382728899\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658382728899\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">As a start, we would suggest once a week. As you go along, gradually increase the frequency to a rhythm that is comfortable for the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-2\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-2\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"When is the best time to do family devotion, and how long should it be?\">When is the best time to do family devotion, and how long should it be?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-2\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The best time for family devotion is when the family is able to gather together, without having to rush for work or studies or the next appointment. This relaxed environment will encourage conversations to go to a deeper level. For some families, this could mean Friday evenings or weekends. For others, it could be weekday nights.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-2\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-2\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-b8oMJ69xpVD-i9PzDASPK\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-CtlFVAFs5q11xLInw7H08\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-CtlFVAFs5q11xLInw7H08\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658382728900\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658382728900\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It is good to set a fixed time and day of the week so that parents and children can set the time, establish a routine, and look forward to it. However, there is no hard and fast rule about adjustments, especially during festivities, school holidays and vacations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The recommendation is to start with 20-30 minutes per session, and allow the conversations to carry on until it ends naturally. Typically, the family devotion time would take under an hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-3\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-3\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"What if we, the parents, are not ready?\">What if we, the parents, are not ready?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-3\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-3\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-pTrkJpA21FJZF1M2VnwJY\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-UHKKTYax3_ZxaWd-3aq2G\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-UHKKTYax3_ZxaWd-3aq2G\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658471461170\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658471461170\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Take one step at a time. Spending time in personal devotion will help you extend it to your family. Preparation ahead of time will increase your familiarity with the context, bible passages and questions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Most importantly, remember to see this as an opportunity to learn more about God together with your children, rather than a bible study session to teach your children. Exploring difficult topics together will strengthen your relationship with each other and with God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Furthermore, do ask questions and get support from other parents by joining our Facebook group, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/371865401446847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Daily Bread Ministries Malaysia for Families<\/a>\u201d which we set up specially to build a learning, growing and supportive community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-4\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-4\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"Do we need to include a time of singing hymns or praise songs?\">Do we need to include a time of singing hymns or praise songs?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-4\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-4\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-Ce-R11EPLC2_1XswzpThj\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-rrJdfd8hKhsisQD7yp7-b\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-rrJdfd8hKhsisQD7yp7-b\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658472082561\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658472082561\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ideally, the time together during family devotion would start with singing hymns or praise songs as this will help everyone focus their hearts and minds on God. If the family is musically-inclined, accompaniment of guitar or piano is good. You can also prepare YouTube videos, hymnals or song sheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-5\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-5\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"How about prayer?\">How about prayer?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-5\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-5\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id--kMKXydbSR59QyzqHU7qi\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-MlTIaaIlKMs-4uFFGskxE\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-MlTIaaIlKMs-4uFFGskxE\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658472083350\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658472083350\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prayer is an essential part of family devotion. Starting with prayer sets the devotion time apart and goes beyond bonding time as we invite God into our families. When we end our family devotion with a prayer, we are also asking for God\u2019s will to be done in our lives as we seek Him as a family.\u00a0We have prepared some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/familydevotion.org\/index.php\/family-prayer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer resources<\/a>\u00a0for you. As you grow deeper in your walk with God, you will find it easier to talk to Him personally, and to lead others in prayer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-6\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-6\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"Who should lead this family devotion?\">Who should lead this family devotion?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-6\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-6\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-UIPxRE_XilvphA3P1ZRNs\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-PvdeQtDgbyYoShB6bYKdR\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-PvdeQtDgbyYoShB6bYKdR\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658472145082\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658472145082\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">We suggest that parents lead the time so that children can be guided as they observe and participate. This could be the father or the mother, or jointly, depending on who is more comfortable doing it. As the children get older and more mature, they may be encouraged to lead some sections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-7\" class=\"sppb-panel-heading sppb-accordion-icon-position-right active\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-7\"><strong><span class=\"sppb-panel-title\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" aria-label=\"What if I have children of different ages and genders?\">What if I have children of different ages and genders?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"sppb-ac-content-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-7\" class=\"sppb-panel-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"sppb-ac-heading-rYpsJ6U_qDeLQOOD7FiR2-key-7\">\n<div class=\"sppb-panel-body\">\n<section id=\"section-id-vYouCxBJGieQIRyo87Yhs\" class=\"sppb-section\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row-container\">\n<div class=\"sppb-row sppb-nested-row\">\n<div id=\"column-wrap-id-8PEJzK-NASWCykEqgW2Ij\" class=\"sppb-row-column \">\n<div id=\"column-id-8PEJzK-NASWCykEqgW2Ij\" class=\"sppb-column \">\n<div class=\"sppb-column-addons\">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-wrapper-1658472145416\" class=\"sppb-addon-wrapper \">\n<div id=\"sppb-addon-1658472145416\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block \">\n<div class=\"sppb-addon-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It is highly encouraged to gather the children together regardless of age and gender. While on some days, parents may want to spend special time with each child for prayer and Bible reading, the family devotion is meant for each child to learn from each other and their parents. Parents may need to paraphrase or explain certain context, Bible passages or questions to make it understandable for younger children, but let us not underestimate their abilities to comprehend.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This article was originally published in <a href=\"http:\/\/familydevotion.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">familydevotion.org<\/a> and has been adapted here with permission.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>About the Our Daily Bread Ministries<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74076 \" src=\"http:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ODBM_CMYK.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ODBM_CMYK.jpg 864w, https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ODBM_CMYK-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ODBM_CMYK-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ODBM_CMYK-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>In 1938, the ministry started with a radio program called Detroit Bible Class. Since then, our audience has grown from a small group of dedicated radio listeners to millions of people around the world who use our Bible-based resources.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Over the years our name has changed to better reflect the variety of resources we offer. Today, we realize that most people recognize who we are by the well-loved devotional\u00a0<\/em>Our Daily Bread<em>. \u00a0So we changed our name to Our Daily Bread Ministries to more clearly communicate who we are. Although our name has changed, our focus remains the same: reaching out to people all around the world with the message of God\u2019s love.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>We\u2019re a non-denominational, non-profit organization with staff and volunteers in over 37 offices working together to distribute more than 60 million resources in 150 countries. Regardless of whether it\u2019s a radio or television broadcast, DVD, podcast, book, mobile app, or website, we provide materials to help people grow in their relationship with God.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><em><strong>|Share The Good News|<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>&nbsp; In today\u2019s fast-paced world, parents often find themselves caught up in the busyness of life, leaving less time to focus on family unity and their children&#8217;s spiritual growth. But what if there were a <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/christianitymalaysia.com\/wp\/our-daily-bread-ministries-in-malaysia-how-to-do-family-devotion-a-step-by-step-guide\/\" title=\"Our Daily Bread Ministries in Malaysia : How To Do Family Devotion? 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