Assign one leader, or let a different family member say each line. Add your own prayers to each line. 
God, give us a moment to stop and pray, to stop and worship… (silence)
God, we ask you to be with our family and friends, especially…
God, we thank you for…
God, guide our actions, guide our hearts and guide our minds this day. Amen. ​​

Acts 2.1-21

Has God ever surprised you? 
What can we do to help God surprise and inspire others?
What does the Holy Spirit inspire you to do?

​Either have one person lead, or everyone say together. Remember this is a blessing, look each other in the eye. 
The Lord bless you and protect you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his face to you and grant you peace.

Assign one leader, or let a different family member say each line. Add your own prayers to each line. 
God, give us a moment to stop and pray, to stop and worship… (silence)
God, we ask you to be with our family and friends, especially…
God, we thank you for…
God, guide our actions, guide our hearts and guide our minds this day. Amen. ​

2 Corinthians 8.7-15

What happens when we let fear stop us from doing something important?
Has there been a time in your life that you didn't finish something you started because of fear?
What do you think of the idea that doing something difficult has more value than doing something easy? 

Either have one person lead, or everyone say together. Remember this is a blessing, look each other in the eye. 
The Lord bless you and protect you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his face to you and grant you peace.

Assign one leader, or let a different family member say each line. Add your own prayers to each line. 
God, give us a moment to stop and pray, to stop and worship… (silence)
God, we ask you to be with our family and friends, especially…
God, we thank you for…
God, guide our actions, guide our hearts and guide our minds this day. Amen. ​

Matthew 14.22-33

What scares you about faith?
Why do you think Peter's confidence was so high at the beginning and dropped so low after just a few steps?
What do you think Jesus might be asking you that's outside your comfort zone?

Either have one person lead, or everyone say together. Remember this is a blessing, look each other in the eye. 
The Lord bless you and protect you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his face to you and grant you peace.

Assign one leader, or let a different family member say each line. Add your own prayers to each line. 
God, give us a moment to stop and pray, to stop and worship… (silence)
God, we ask you to be with our family and friends, especially…
God, we thank you for…
God, guide our actions, guide our hearts and guide our minds this day. Amen. ​

Matthew 9.14-17

Questions: 
What does in mean to grow in our faith? 
What changes has your family had to make that have been difficult?
What has changed in your life as your relationship with God has changed?

Either have one person lead, or everyone say together. Remember this is a blessing, look each other in the eye. 
The Lord bless you and protect you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his face to you and grant you peace.