Started family devotions and it's actually working

2w ago·1 min read

Been doing 10 minutes of Bible reading with the kids after dinner for about a month now and honestly it's changed something in our house. We talk about the lessons during the day, my oldest asks questions about faith, and there's just a different vibe. It's not always perfect - sometimes the kids are tired or distracted - but I can feel God working through these times together. If you haven't started this I really recommend it.

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VVincentRegular2w ago

This is awesome to hear. We've been trying to do something similar with my boys and it's been hit or miss but the consistency thing really does matter. What time of day are you doing it? We've had better luck right after dinner too.

MMiguelRegular2w ago

10 minutes is perfect because it's not so long that the kids check out. I keep mine to about that too and it makes a real difference in how the rest of the evening goes. Did you have to ease into it or did they take to it right away?

VVincentRegular2w ago

Love this. Family devotions have been one of the best investments I've made in my kids' faith and just our time together. The fact that it's actually sticking after a month means you're doing something right.

AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

That's great to hear man. A month in and seeing it work is a sign you're doing something right. Did the kids push back at first or were they into it from day one?

MMarkRegular2w ago

We've been thinking about doing something similar. The after dinner timing is smart because you've got everyone in one place already. Did you find a specific resource that helped you get started?

RRonRegular2w ago

Yo this is awesome! Ten minutes sounds perfect for keeping it manageable but actually consistent. What are you reading with them? Bible for kids version or something else?