October 23, 2016
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Imagine the
end. We all get about 956 weeks. That is the amount of weeks from the moment
our children are born to the moment they turn eighteen years of age. Whether we
understand it or not, this is a season that will inevitably come to an end. So,
how would you like the end to be like? Fast-forward to some of the big moments
in your children’s future: getting a diploma, getting a first job, getting
married, having a child of their own. Picture the scene in your mind. Who is
there to celebrate? How are your children participating in this big moment?
What have they done to get there? What is happening in the relationships
closest to them? What does your relationship with them look like?
What do you
think God is most concerned about: what you do, what you acquire, or who you
become? How should this affect your approach to parenting?
How does
society help or hurt you as you try to focus on the most important things in
life? How does Deuteronomy 6 help you stay focused?
What
tangible object does your family encounters every day that could serve as a
kind of reminder of the limited time that you have with your children at home?
What would
you like the character of your child to be as a man or a woman? What are you
doing to help them get there? How is this true about their relationship with
God?
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