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The Read, Ask, Pray Family Plan

A small gathering with a clear purpose and a real next step.

10 minutes to plan; adapt the gathering to your familyFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to How to Start Family Devotions with Young Children.

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Example: after dinner, an adult reads Ephesians 4:25. We ask what truthful speech means, pray for help correcting mistakes, and an adult corrects an inaccurate promise. We name tomorrow’s gathering time before leaving the table.

01Protect the gathering

Choose a time that belongs to your actual household.

02Read before applying

Prepare the passage and identify what needs explanation.

03Pray and respond

Connect the reading to worship and a fitting action.

04Return to the plan

Review attention and participation rather than a spiritual performance.

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