A Prayer for Families to Draw Near to Jesus

December 18, 2025
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Our homes are shaped by what—and who—we draw near to most. Psalm 145:18 reminds us that the Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth, and when we intentionally seek His presence, it changes not only our hearts but the atmosphere of our homes. As we draw closer to Jesus individually and together as families, the fruit of the Spirit becomes more evident in our lives—bringing peace where there was tension, joy where there was weariness, and love where there was frustration. No matter our stage of life, prioritizing time with the Lord invites Him to transform our attitudes, relationships, and daily rhythms.


Main Takeaways

  • You’ll learn why drawing near to Jesus personally impacts the spiritual health of your home.

  • Discover how time spent in God’s presence produces the fruit of the Spirit in everyday life.

  • Understand why shared prayer and Scripture reading strengthen families spiritually.

  • Reflect on practical ways to prioritize faith amid busy schedules.

  • Be encouraged that seeking the Lord together brings lasting peace, joy, and renewed perspective.


Bible Verse References


Your Daily Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise that when we seek You, we will find You. Help us draw near to You each day and reorient our lives so You remain at the center of our homes and hearts. Teach us to surrender control and trust You fully, allowing Your love, peace, and joy to shape our families. May our time with You never feel rushed or wasted, but treasured and life-giving. Help our love for You and for one another grow deeper as we walk closely with You.
Amen.


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Meet Your Hosts
Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.
Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.
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