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What does your average week look like? What patterns do your days fall into? And what do you want your week to look like? Or what must your week look like to accomplish (with God’s help) the raising of children with a heart for God? A week is a fairly little increment of your life. But because it’s repeated again and again, it’s a mighty thing.
Fine-tune what’s already going on in your home so you are truly putting first things first. Master-mind a schedule that allows time for both you and your children to have a daily Bible or Bible-story time (depending on their ages).
Also plan in time for getting ready to go to church (clothes, Bibles, any preparations) so no one is stressed out by the time you all get there. You may not feel like you have time, but creating a template for your week will allow you to make going to church a priority.
Putting God first in a worship setting is a powerful example for your children. Jesus’ parents thought it was important to make sure He participated in spiritual worship. Good things will happen because of your commitment.
And, taking your children to church will pay you dividends for generations. Going to church is just a small commitment of a tiny slice of time each week. Yet this one little practice, over time, makes a huge difference in a life, a heart, and a family. I know that’s been true in our family.
I didn’t become a Christian during my childhood going-to-church years. But I’m so grateful it sowed a seed in my heart that bloomed later on. Plant that seed now in your child’s heart—no matter their age—and pray for God to water it as they grow. He is faithful!
RESPOND
God, give my children eyes to see me pray. Give them ears to hear my praises and petitions. Give them a heart to enjoy the gift of prayer for themselves. Give them a desire to seek You with assurance that You are always there for them.Amen.
RENEWING RESOURCES
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REFLECT
Take a look at the coming week today. And be sure to plan your church day. Fill it with loads of fun, and of course, like a good mom, plan lots of food!
REMEMBER
Taking your children to church today will pay you dividends for generations.
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
How did men and women in the Bible accomplish great things for God? There wasn’t any secret formula or bestselling book on success for them. In fact, they were ordinary people like you and me. What made them effective was their willingness to obey God—one decision at a time.
