Pleasant Ridge Community Church
Pleasant Ridge Community Church

Weekly Family Devotional

Above And Beyond

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Read Together

Ephesians 3:18-19 (ESV)

[18] may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, [19] and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Talk About It

Paul prays that we will understand just how big Jesus’ love really is! He says it’s wider, longer, higher, and deeper than we can measure. Even if we tried to imagine the greatest love, Jesus’ love is even bigger. It’s so great that we can never fully know it all—that’s what “surpasses knowledge” means. We need God’s help to begin to feel and understand how much Jesus cares for us. This love fills us up completely, making us feel whole and joyful. When you know you are loved, it changes everything—how you think, feel, and act! No mistake, trouble, or sadness is too big for Jesus. His love reaches us anywhere, anytime, no matter what. Paul knew that only God could help us understand this, so he prayed for God’s Spirit to make us strong enough to really know and believe in Jesus’ amazing love. Whenever you wonder if you are loved, remember: Jesus’ love is always more than enough!

For Parents to Explain

Lord Jesus, thank You that Your love is wider and deeper than we can ever imagine. Help us believe in Your great love each day and share it with others. Amen.

Family Activities

Love Is Bigger Hunt

  1. Take a walk inside or outside and look for things that are big (trees, buildings, playgrounds).
  2. Ask each person: “Is Jesus’ love bigger than this?” (Answer: Yes!)
  3. Say together: “Jesus’ love is bigger than we can imagine!”
  4. End your walk by thanking God for His endless love.

Measuring God’s Love

  1. With a tape measure, string, or ruler, try to measure things around you (table, bed, arms, hugs).
  2. Talk about how God’s love can’t be measured—He loves us even more!
  3. On paper, draw a heart as big as possible and fill it with words or pictures of God’s love.
  4. Share your drawings and display them at home.

Family Prayer

Each person can pray, thanking Jesus for loving them, and ask Him to help them share that love with someone else this week.