Leading by example when it's hard

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2w ago1 min read

I've been trying to be more intentional about praying with my kids at dinner and bedtime but some nights I'm just exhausted and don't feel like it. Then I think, if I'm not modeling a faith life for them, why would they develop one? It feels like I'm slacking when I skip it. Anyone else struggle with this consistency thing?

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AAlexRegular2w ago

Man, I get this. Some nights I'm just running on fumes with my two and it feels impossible to add one more thing. But I've noticed those exhausted prayers might mean more to the kids than the polished ones anyway - shows them it's not about being perfect.

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CChris P.Regular2w ago

You're already doing it though by showing up even when you don't feel like it. That's literally what leading by example means. My fire station crew always says the hardest habits to build are the ones worth building.

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