Hillsong City

Family Sunday Devotions

Home of Honesty

MICAH ROSE

SCRIPTURE:

John 8:32 (NIV) — “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Devotional:

What a way to start this devotional — by being honest with each other. Every healthy family begins with trust, and trust grows where honesty feels safe. When we create a space where truth can be spoken without fear, we build homes where hearts can breathe again.When I was growing up, my parents built that kind of culture in our home. They would often say, “Micah, I’m praying every day that the truth will be revealed.”
At the time, I didn’t always understand it. But now I see what they were doing — they weren’t trying to catch me out; they were trying to help me live free.Here’s the thing though — I wasn’t honest with my parents just because they prayed for honesty. I was honest because they welcomed it. No matter how big the mistake, they didn’t react with anger or shame. They reflected Jesus by showing me love through my flaws. They never had to yell or scream. I still had to face the consequences, but they were calm, forgiving, and understanding. That’s what made honesty safe.When we hide things — mistakes, feelings, or choices — it starts to feel like a prison inside. We replay it in our minds, feel guilt, and fear being found out. But when we bring things into the light, that weight lifts. Truth is never meant to trap us — it’s meant to free us.And I wonder… how honest are we with our earthly fathers and mothers? Because often, that reflects how honest we are with our Heavenly Father. If we learn to hide things from people, we’ll end up trying to hide things from God too. But the truth is — He already knows, and He still loves us.Parents, when you build a culture of honesty, you’re not demanding perfection — you’re creating safety. A home where everyone can speak truth without fear is a home where healing can happen.
Kids, honesty doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave. It takes courage to tell the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable. But that’s where trust grows.When families are honest with each other, God’s peace lives there.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think hiding things makes us feel heavy inside?2. What does it mean that “the truth will set you free”?3. How can we make our home a place where everyone feels safe to tell the truth?4. Is there something we need to tell each other today that we’ve been hiding?5. How does being honest with our family help us be more honest with God?

Prayer:

God, thank You that You love truth because You love freedom. Thank You that Your love doesn’t change when we make mistakes — You invite us to come as we are.Help us to be honest with You and with each other, even when it’s hard. Give us courage to tell the truth, and grace to receive it with love.Teach us to build a home where honesty is safe, where forgiveness comes quickly, and where understanding grows stronger every day. Let our words bring healing, not hurt. Fill our family with Your peace and remind us that when we walk in truth, we walk in freedom.In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Home of Honesty

MICAH ROSE

SCRIPTURE:

John 8:32 (NIV) — “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Devotional:

What a way to start this devotional — by being honest with each other. Every healthy family begins with trust, and trust grows where honesty feels safe. When we create a space where truth can be spoken without fear, we build homes where hearts can breathe again.When I was growing up, my parents built that kind of culture in our home. They would often say, “Micah, I’m praying every day that the truth will be revealed.”
At the time, I didn’t always understand it. But now I see what they were doing — they weren’t trying to catch me out; they were trying to help me live free.Here’s the thing though — I wasn’t honest with my parents just because they prayed for honesty. I was honest because they welcomed it. No matter how big the mistake, they didn’t react with anger or shame. They reflected Jesus by showing me love through my flaws. They never had to yell or scream. I still had to face the consequences, but they were calm, forgiving, and understanding. That’s what made honesty safe.When we hide things — mistakes, feelings, or choices — it starts to feel like a prison inside. We replay it in our minds, feel guilt, and fear being found out. But when we bring things into the light, that weight lifts. Truth is never meant to trap us — it’s meant to free us.And I wonder… how honest are we with our earthly fathers and mothers? Because often, that reflects how honest we are with our Heavenly Father. If we learn to hide things from people, we’ll end up trying to hide things from God too. But the truth is — He already knows, and He still loves us.Parents, when you build a culture of honesty, you’re not demanding perfection — you’re creating safety. A home where everyone can speak truth without fear is a home where healing can happen.
Kids, honesty doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave. It takes courage to tell the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable. But that’s where trust grows.When families are honest with each other, God’s peace lives there.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think hiding things makes us feel heavy inside?2. What does it mean that “the truth will set you free”?3. How can we make our home a place where everyone feels safe to tell the truth?4. Is there something we need to tell each other today that we’ve been hiding?5. How does being honest with our parents help us be more honest with God?

Prayer:

God, thank You that You love truth because You love freedom. Thank You that Your love doesn’t change when we make mistakes — You invite us to come as we are.
Help us to be honest with You and with each other, even when it’s hard. Give us courage to tell the truth, and grace to receive it with love.Teach us to build a home where honesty is safe, where forgiveness comes quickly, and where understanding grows stronger every day. Let our words bring healing, not hurt. Fill our family with Your peace and remind us that when we walk in truth, we walk in freedom.In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Home of Honesty

MICAH ROSE

SCRIPTURE:

John 8:32 (NIV) — “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Devotional:

What a way to start this devotional — by being honest with each other. Every healthy family begins with trust, and trust grows where honesty feels safe. When we create a space where truth can be spoken without fear, we build homes where hearts can breathe again.When I was growing up, my parents built that kind of culture in our home. They would often say, “Micah, I’m praying every day that the truth will be revealed.”
At the time, I didn’t always understand it. But now I see what they were doing — they weren’t trying to catch me out; they were trying to help me live free.Here’s the thing though — I wasn’t honest with my parents just because they prayed for honesty. I was honest because they welcomed it. No matter how big the mistake, they didn’t react with anger or shame. They reflected Jesus by showing me love through my flaws. They never had to yell or scream. I still had to face the consequences, but they were calm, forgiving, and understanding. That’s what made honesty safe.When we hide things — mistakes, feelings, or choices — it starts to feel like a prison inside. We replay it in our minds, feel guilt, and fear being found out. But when we bring things into the light, that weight lifts. Truth is never meant to trap us — it’s meant to free us.And I wonder… how honest are we with our earthly fathers and mothers? Because often, that reflects how honest we are with our Heavenly Father. If we learn to hide things from people, we’ll end up trying to hide things from God too. But the truth is — He already knows, and He still loves us.Parents, when you build a culture of honesty, you’re not demanding perfection — you’re creating safety. A home where everyone can speak truth without fear is a home where healing can happen.
Kids, honesty doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave. It takes courage to tell the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable. But that’s where trust grows.When families are honest with each other, God’s peace lives there.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think hiding things makes us feel heavy inside?2. What does it mean that “the truth will set you free”?3. How can we make our home a place where everyone feels safe to tell the truth?4. Is there something we need to tell each other today that we’ve been hiding?5. How does being honest with our parents help us be more honest with God?

Prayer:

God, thank You that You love truth because You love freedom. Thank You that Your love doesn’t change when we make mistakes — You invite us to come as we are.
Help us to be honest with You and with each other, even when it’s hard. Give us courage to tell the truth, and grace to receive it with love.Teach us to build a home where honesty is safe, where forgiveness comes quickly, and where understanding grows stronger every day. Let our words bring healing, not hurt. Fill our family with Your peace and remind us that when we walk in truth, we walk in freedom.In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Home of Honesty

MICAH ROSE

SCRIPTURE:

John 8:32 (NIV) — “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Devotional:

What a way to start this devotional — by being honest with each other. Every healthy family begins with trust, and trust grows where honesty feels safe. When we create a space where truth can be spoken without fear, we build homes where hearts can breathe again.When I was growing up, my parents built that kind of culture in our home. They would often say, “Micah, I’m praying every day that the truth will be revealed.”
At the time, I didn’t always understand it. But now I see what they were doing — they weren’t trying to catch me out; they were trying to help me live free.Here’s the thing though — I wasn’t honest with my parents just because they prayed for honesty. I was honest because they welcomed it. No matter how big the mistake, they didn’t react with anger or shame. They reflected Jesus by showing me love through my flaws. They never had to yell or scream. I still had to face the consequences, but they were calm, forgiving, and understanding. That’s what made honesty safe.When we hide things — mistakes, feelings, or choices — it starts to feel like a prison inside. We replay it in our minds, feel guilt, and fear being found out. But when we bring things into the light, that weight lifts. Truth is never meant to trap us — it’s meant to free us.And I wonder… how honest are we with our earthly fathers and mothers? Because often, that reflects how honest we are with our Heavenly Father. If we learn to hide things from people, we’ll end up trying to hide things from God too. But the truth is — He already knows, and He still loves us.Parents, when you build a culture of honesty, you’re not demanding perfection — you’re creating safety. A home where everyone can speak truth without fear is a home where healing can happen.
Kids, honesty doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave. It takes courage to tell the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable. But that’s where trust grows.When families are honest with each other, God’s peace lives there.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think hiding things makes us feel heavy inside?2. What does it mean that “the truth will set you free”?3. How can we make our home a place where everyone feels safe to tell the truth?4. Is there something we need to tell each other today that we’ve been hiding?5. How does being honest with our parents help us be more honest with God?

Prayer:

God, thank You that You love truth because You love freedom. Thank You that Your love doesn’t change when we make mistakes — You invite us to come as we are.
Help us to be honest with You and with each other, even when it’s hard. Give us courage to tell the truth, and grace to receive it with love.Teach us to build a home where honesty is safe, where forgiveness comes quickly, and where understanding grows stronger every day. Let our words bring healing, not hurt. Fill our family with Your peace and remind us that when we walk in truth, we walk in freedom.In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Home of Honesty

MICAH ROSE

SCRIPTURE:

John 8:32 (NIV) — “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Devotional:

What a way to start this devotional — by being honest with each other. Every healthy family begins with trust, and trust grows where honesty feels safe. When we create a space where truth can be spoken without fear, we build homes where hearts can breathe again.When I was growing up, my parents built that kind of culture in our home. They would often say, “Micah, I’m praying every day that the truth will be revealed.”
At the time, I didn’t always understand it. But now I see what they were doing — they weren’t trying to catch me out; they were trying to help me live free.Here’s the thing though — I wasn’t honest with my parents just because they prayed for honesty. I was honest because they welcomed it. No matter how big the mistake, they didn’t react with anger or shame. They reflected Jesus by showing me love through my flaws. They never had to yell or scream. I still had to face the consequences, but they were calm, forgiving, and understanding. That’s what made honesty safe.When we hide things — mistakes, feelings, or choices — it starts to feel like a prison inside. We replay it in our minds, feel guilt, and fear being found out. But when we bring things into the light, that weight lifts. Truth is never meant to trap us — it’s meant to free us.And I wonder… how honest are we with our earthly fathers and mothers? Because often, that reflects how honest we are with our Heavenly Father. If we learn to hide things from people, we’ll end up trying to hide things from God too. But the truth is — He already knows, and He still loves us.Parents, when you build a culture of honesty, you’re not demanding perfection — you’re creating safety. A home where everyone can speak truth without fear is a home where healing can happen.
Kids, honesty doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave. It takes courage to tell the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable. But that’s where trust grows.When families are honest with each other, God’s peace lives there.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think hiding things makes us feel heavy inside?2. What does it mean that “the truth will set you free”?3. How can we make our home a place where everyone feels safe to tell the truth?4. Is there something we need to tell each other today that we’ve been hiding?5. How does being honest with our parents help us be more honest with God?

Prayer:

God, thank You that You love truth because You love freedom. Thank You that Your love doesn’t change when we make mistakes — You invite us to come as we are.
Help us to be honest with You and with each other, even when it’s hard. Give us courage to tell the truth, and grace to receive it with love.Teach us to build a home where honesty is safe, where forgiveness comes quickly, and where understanding grows stronger every day. Let our words bring healing, not hurt. Fill our family with Your peace and remind us that when we walk in truth, we walk in freedom.In Jesus’ name, amen.