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Simple
Ways to Share Christ with Children |
| By:
Chanda Stegall As
Christian parents, one of the most important duties that
we have is to teach our children about the Lord. This is
an awesome responsibility. It can also seem like an
overwhelming responsibility. But Praise God - our
Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom has built four
teachable moments into our day that can help us to share
His word with our children in bite-sized, manageable
chunks.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says: “These commandments that I give
you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on
your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and
when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when
you get up.”
Here are some ideas of
ways to teach your children about the Lord during these
teachable moments: |
When you sit at home:
This refers to meal time. Meal time is an excellent
opportunity to connect with your children. During
mealtime, you may discover your child is dealing with a
playground bully. Or maybe you want to readdress a toy
sharing incident from earlier in the day. You can use
meal time to relay how God would have us respond in
these situations. Oh - and don’t forget to give thanks
for the food the Lord has provided!
When you walk along the road:
Well, we seldom walk along the road anymore – so a
modern day example would be when we ride in our cars.
You can listen to Christian music and encourage your
children to sing along. Make sure you explain the
meaning of the songs to your children so that the songs
can become eternal treasures for them. And, how about
taking an "ole fashion" walk - you can point out God's
wonderful creations all around us.
When you lie down:
As your children unwind at the end of the day, you can
read them passages from a Children’s Bible and discuss
the meaning and moral of the story. This doesn’t
necessarily have to be a “lesson” but just a consistent
story time. End the evening in prayer. Pray aloud with
and for your children and allow them to pray as well.
When you get up:
Before rushing into the chaotic morning routine - take a
few moments to pray together as a family and ask God to
lead, guide and direct everyone throughout the day. You
may find that spending this early morning time with the
Lord will make the morning routine a little less hectic!
Prayerfully, with these tips, you will find it easier to
fulfill the commandment of Deuteronomy 6:6-7. God
provided these teachable moments for a reason - use them
wisely.
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Recommended Reading:
Quiet Time Bible Guide
The Power of a Praying Parent
Bible Devotions for Bedtime
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