The converted jailer immediately shared his faith with his family and joyfully celebrated God's new life with them. Here are some ways for a family to celebrate their faith in God:
Families have many more ways to celebrate what God has done for them. No family is so perfect that they can't make "still greater progress" (1 Thes 4:1) in holiness, unity, faith, and joy. Ask the Holy Spirit to convict you (Jn 16:8) about the unity of your family and pour out the love of God in the hearts of each member of your family (Rm 5:5). "You families...give to the Lord glory and praise" (Ps 96:7).
| PRAYER: | Father, may each member of my family experience the joy of knowing, loving, and serving You. May my family bear great fruit for You. |
| PROMISE: | "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, and all your household." –Acts 16:31 |
| PRAISE: | By God's grace, Timothy and Daniel reconciled at a family reunion after many years of not speaking to each other. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College