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Making family devotions a priority again

2w ago1 min read

We used to do daily family devotions when the kids were younger but life got crazy and we let it slide. Started them back up last month and it's changed everything. Kids are more open, my marriage feels stronger, and I'm actually spending intentional time pointing them toward Jesus instead of just assuming they'll pick it up at church. If you've struggled with this I really encourage you to restart it. Simple 15 minutes, read a passage, talk about it. Doesn't have to be complicated.

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PPhilRegular2w ago

We struggled with this too after our third was born. Started small with just Sunday dinners and Bible verses, no pressure. Kids actually respond better to 15 minutes of real conversation than trying to force an hour. You don't have to jump back to where you were before.

TThomasNew Dad2w ago

Life does get crazy and letting it slip happens to all of us. The good news is it's never too late to start again. Even just getting back to it once a week is a win.

AAlex R.New Dad2w ago

Don't beat yourself up about it slipping. Life happens. The fact that you want to get back to it means something. Start wherever feels natural now, not where you were five years ago.

KKyleNew Dad2w ago

Sometimes we have to accept that the version that worked five years ago won't work now because the kids are different ages with different schedules. Restart with something that actually fits your life right now instead of trying to recreate what used to work.

TTrevor M.New Dad2w ago

Family devotions got squeezed out by soccer schedules and work stuff but that's exactly when you need them the most. Even 10 minutes at dinner counts if that's all you've got. You don't have to go back to the old version, just start where you are now.

TThomasNew Dad2w ago

This hits different when you've got multiple kids. Between soccer schedules and homework it feels impossible some weeks. But I noticed when we actually commit to it, even just 2-3 times a week, the whole vibe at home changes. Worth the effort.