Family Blessings 201
April 19, 2026
Families share more than DNA; they share traditions, habits, and patterns — some good, some not. The way we view and live our lives is often shaped by our families. What if we were intentional in building rhythms of blessing, planting seeds of faith, and learning to lean into God with our trust in Him? Join us for Part Two of Home Work as we seek to be a people after God’s heart.
Passage
Psalm 145.3-13
Principle
As you pay attention to Who and what matters most, the patterns of blessings, hope, promises, and purpose begin to orient around the greatness of God, directing our steps and providing a path for future generations.
Practice
Share life within your small group and together explore what you have discovered through the ##genogram## worksheet.
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple, or with your family or small group.
HANGOUT
- What ‘earthquake event’ shaped you and your family?
- What are a few of the most helpful family habits that you want to carry on into future generations?
HEAR
Read Psalm 145:1-13
What declarations of blessings will you speak into and over your family?
Share 2-3 ways that you might creatively ‘speak’ blessing?
Reminder of Truths from last week:
- The blessings and sins of our families have an impact lasting for at least three or four generations.
- Becoming a Christian is to be born into a new family.
- Discipleship is the process of putting off the sinful patterns of our family of origin and culture.
Watch Pete Scazzero’s Genogram Video (https://vimeo.com/373922579)
HUDDLE
How did the process of drawing your genogram make you feel? What hopes or fears did it invite? What new patterns would you like to add as you shape and define your family's purpose? What have you learned by listening to others in our group today? Talk about it, invite collective wisdom, and a shared desire to grow our families in the way of Christ. Pray together.
HOMEWORK
What is a blessing that you will speak into your family today?
Make a list of blessings to write on the hearts of your family and friends. Share them often and well.
Psalm 145:3-17 as a blessing guide; Ephesians 1:3-14 provides unfathomable truth, hope, and life to be declared.
Daily Reading
Follow a daily reminder of family rhythms, hopes, promises, and passions in our ‘homework’ journey.
- Day 1: Deuteronomy 6:4-9
- Day 2: Jeremiah 33:1-3
- Day 3: Joshua 24:14
- Day 4: 1 Timothy 4:12
- Day 5: Psalm 145:1-7
- Day 6: Psalm 145:8-13
- Day 7: Psalm 145:14-21
Passage to Memorize: Jeremiah 33:3
Think Deeper
- In what ways will you speak blessing into the heart of your family?
- How will your decisions and direction today shape your family’s steps tomorrow?
- What are the consistent declarations, directions, and rhythms that you desire to build into your family?
Suggested Resources
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero
Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer
Family Discipleship, by Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin
Seen, by Will Hutcherson & Chinwe Williams