Come Follow Me 9/7/2026 – Devotionals & FHE for Kids
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Last week’s devotionals
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- Family Home Evening
- Scripture of the Week
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 9/7 for Kids
Song
Faith of Our Fathers (Hymns #84)
Scripture
Lesson
- Have each member of the family lean against a wall.
- Then have them lean against something not firm (a broom stick, narrow stool, etc)
- What does it mean to lean on God instead of our own understanding?
- In what areas of our lives are we depending too much on ourselves?
Activity
Stand on a bed/couch and see how far you can lean without falling over.
Treat
Lemon poppyseed muffins (because faith is like a seed)
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 9/7 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 9/7: Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 9/7 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 9/7 devotionals with your children! Please don’t feel as though you have to use every single question, journal entry, or activity. Just make sure you look at the activity in advance so you can gather any materials they may require.
Here is a general outline for each devotional for Come Follow Me 9/7:
- Start by singing the song together and saying a prayer
- Read the scripture together, then your family can have a discussion using the questions/comments provided.
- Copy the journal entries into a spiral notebook. The child or the parent can write the question at the top, after which the child can write or draw an answer.
- Have fun together doing the activity as a family!
Modifications for older children for Come, Follow Me 9/7 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 9/7
- Ask additional discussion questions found in the Personal Study section of Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 for Come Follow Me 9/7
- Instead of answering the journal entry with a drawing, you can create a study journal (a simple spiral notebook will work) to answer the question with a few sentences or paragraphs, depending on the child’s age.
- Here are some ideas for marking your scriptures.
Monday Devotional
Song
Teach Me to Walk in the Light (Children’s #177)
Scripture
Discussion
- The book of Proverbs is filled with insights about wisdom.
- What do we learn about wisdom in these chapters?
- How would you describe the wisdom that the Lord gives?
- What blessings come from His wisdom?
Journal Entry
How am I seeking God’s wisdom?
Activity
Tissue paper heart (make your own)
Tuesday Devotional
Song
I Will Be Valiant (Children’s #162)
Scripture
Proverbs 1:7; 2:5; 16:6; 31:30; Ecclesiastes 12:13
Discussion
- These verses talk about the fear of the Lord. Does God want us to be scared of Him?
- Elder David A. Bednar explained: “Unlike worldly fear that creates alarm and anxiety, godly fear is a source of peace, assurance, and confidence. … [It] encompasses a deep feeling of reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ; obedience to His commandments; and anticipation of the Final Judgment and justice at His hand. … Godly fear is loving and trusting in Him.”
- Re-read the verses and substitute the word “fear” with words like reverence, love, or obedience. How does this affect the way we think about these verses?
- What do we learn about fearing the Lord from these verses?
- How is fear of the Lord different from other kinds of fear?
Journal Entry
How do I show that I fear the Lord?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Kindness Begins with Me (Children’s #145)
Scripture
Proverbs 15:1–2, 4, 18, 28; 16:24–32
Discussion
- What is wrath? What is a soft answer? How can a soft answer turn away wrath?
- What are grievous words?
- How can these verses apply to us?
Journal Entry
What should I do when I want to react in anger?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Love Is Spoken Here (Children’s #190) verse 1
Scripture
Discussion
- A virtuous woman is one who of great spiritual strength, capability, and influence.
- How do these verses describe a virtuous woman?
- How can I be a virtuous person?
- What qualities would a virtuous woman have as a friend?
Journal Entry
Who is a virtuous woman that I know? How can I follow her example?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
I Know My Father Lives (Children’s #5)
Scripture
Discussion
- Something being a vanity means that it is temporary or unimportant.
- Why is so much in this world described as a vanity?
- How does this knowledge help me?
- What gives life eternal value?
Journal Entry
What can I do to choose valuable things in life?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 9/7
The Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 manual suggests that you look at this month’s issue of the Friend magazine for more ideas.
There is also an activity page in this week’s section of the CFM manual.
Sunday Ideas for Kids for Come Follow Me 9/7
Use Sundays for a time of reflection; share what you discussed that day in each of your classes. Did you learn anything new or hear a different perspective about what you studied this week?
If you went to a class that did not use the Come, Follow Me 9/7 Manual, then share what stood out to you the most in your class.
Take a few minutes to talk about what parts of Sacrament Meeting you felt like were meant for you
If your younger children are struggling during Sacrament Meeting, try using these Ideas and Activities to Keep Toddlers and Kids Quiet During Church
Here are some activities that go along with this week’s topic in Come Follow Me 9/7
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 9/7
- Do this week’s free activity pages from Color Me Christian (or do them in the workbook if you purchased it from Amazon).
- Read Elder David A. Bednar’s message “Therefore They Hushed Their Fears” (Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 46–49).
- Proverbs good name activity
- Read Neil L. Andersen, “Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker,” Liahona, May 2022, 17–20.
- Proverbs paper plate craft
- Read Neil L. Andersen, “Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker,” Liahona, May 2022, 17–20.
- Read Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s talk “Trust Again” (Liahona, Nov. 2021, 97–99).
- Print and color this Proverbs 31 bookmark.
- Free printable Proverbs worksheets
- Proverbs free printable coloring pages
- Do this soft answers sandpaper/cotton balls object lesson.
- Puzzling Proverbs – Find more words of wisdom here! Solve two challenging, unique word puzzles from one of the most interesting books in the Old Testament.
- Do this toothpaste object lesson
- Watch “Gordon Hinckley: Lessons I Learned as a Boy”
- Ecclesiastes coloring page
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