Everyday Moments<\\/span><\\/h2>\\n We don\\u2019t need to stop what we are already doing to be intentional with family discipleship. God gives us clear directions on how to disciple our children, even with a busy schedule:<\\/span><\\/p>\\n " \\u201cListen, O Israel! The <\\/span>Lord<\\/span> is our God, the <\\/span>Lord<\\/span> alone.<\\/span> And you must love the <\\/span>Lord<\\/span> your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. <\\/span>\\u00a0<\\/b>And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. 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You can disciple your child in your busy schedule. | Photo by Ivorymix.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Our lives are busy. Whether you are taking your kids to school, soccer practice, dance lessons, or church activities, our schedules are full of good things. Christian family life is an abundant life! But, only because of Jesus!\u00a0 So, how do we make time for family discipleship with a busy schedule?<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyday Moments<\/span><\/h2>\n We don\u2019t need to stop what we are already doing to be intentional with family discipleship. God gives us clear directions on how to disciple our children, even with a busy schedule:<\/span><\/p>\n " \u201cListen, O Israel! The <\/span>Lord<\/span> is our God, the <\/span>Lord<\/span> alone.<\/span> And you must love the <\/span>Lord<\/span> your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. <\/span>\u00a0<\/b>And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Deuteronomy 6:4-7 NLT<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If we simply notice God and point Him out to our children in everyday moments, our children will begin to see God and His work in their everyday lives.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at some simple ways to do this in each of the scenarios that Deuteronomy 6 gives us.<\/span><\/p>\n At Home<\/span><\/h2>\n\nMealtime prayers and conversations. Thanking God for your food and day can be simple and impactful for family faith. Don\u2019t worry about having to be perfectly quiet and orderly, God is not surprised or distracted by your family\u2019s noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nAdding faith to what your children are playing. If you see your kids playing, take a moment to ask the Holy Spirit how you can come alongside their play with a truth about God, a Bible story, or even an identity-building affirmation.<\/span><\/li>\nPraying out loud for help and celebration. Model praying without ceasing to your kids. If something goes well, thank God. If you need patience, petition God. Is something lost? Ask for help. Your kids don\u2019t need to pray with you for it to plant seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOn the Road<\/span><\/h2>\n\nPractice a memory verse on the way to school. Car rides are an amazing time to playfully memorize Scripture or prayers. We love to use that time to recite and talk about the Lord\u2019s Prayer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nWorship God in song. Cars and music go together like peanut butter and jelly. So crank up the music and praise God together.<\/span><\/li>\nPray when you hear sirens. 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The first three minutes of our days, and our children\u2019s days, are<\/span> important<\/span><\/a>. It sets the tone for day and can be hard to come back from if it doesn\u2019t go well. Try to start the day with eye contact, a smile, and a hug. You communicate that you are delighted with them.<\/span><\/li>\nBless and affirm your child. As you tie shoes, apply sunscreen, or say goodbye for the day bless your child and affirm their identity as an image-bearer. Tell them something God did a good job on when He made them or highlight a gift of theirs. It will be a reminder of Whose they are.<\/span><\/li>\nAcknowledge God\u2019s presence and ask for guidance. I once heard that \u201cguidance\u201d means \u201c God U and I DANCE.\u201d I love that! 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