November 13, 2016
Deuteronomy
6:4-9
When it
comes to character and faith, your kids are watching you in a way they might
not watch you in other pursuits. Because it is so personal, you can’t do faith
and character for your kids. Yet, there’s another factor at work. If it’s not
in you, they know it. When it comes to spiritual and character formation, your
journey impacts them deeply. If you want them to make church a priority, then
you should go. If you want to respect leaders, then watch your attitude. If you
want them to be generous, then give freely yourself. If you want them to admit
their mistakes, the say you’re sorry. If you want them to pursue God, then get
alone with God. If you want it to be in them, it needs to be in you.
What do you
remember about your parents’ character that is clearly in you? How do you feel
about this?
How is your
personal life a great example to your children? How is your personal life not a
great example to your children? What can you do about this?
What is a
part of your character that you would love to see in your children? What do you
want in the character of your children that you must admit is not in your
character?
Spend a few
moments reflecting on the times in your Christian journey when you felt closest
to God. What were you doing or what was happening at the time that made you
feel this way?
Talk to your
children about the times they feel closest to God. Is it when they pray? When
you tuck them in at night? When they are playing outside? When they are at
church? Write three times on the family calendar so they can see that investing
in your relationship with God is a priority in your family.
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