Hi everyone, I saw this post from Jenni Mullinix and I can't help but sharing it with you. I was raised up in a Christain family which I grew up to cherish. As a mother, I'm trying to do the same but due to everyday stress (work, school,family, households, after-school-activities,e.t.c.), I hardly have time to sit with my kids to talk about God or study the bible.
I find this post helpful because it touches different ways we can teach our young children about God in everyday life. Hope you enjoy it.
One of the most significant things we can to as mothers to teach
young children about the Lord is to live out our faith in everyday life,
sharing Biblical truths along the way through our words and actions.
As Sally Clarkson shares in Desperate: Hope for the Weary Mom,
“It is so vitally important that we live with integrity
by choosing to worship God in front of our children through all the
moments of our day.”
Today I would like to share with you four things that I try to do
every day to help my toddler begin her journey toward authentic faith
and a personal relationship with Christ.
How to Teach Little Ones about God Throughout the Day
1. Pray with your kids. You can do this in the morning,
at mealtime, during family devotions, before bedtime, or all of the
above. Whenever you choose, it is important for your little ones to hear
you pray so they can learn to pray themselves. Understanding that God
listens to our prayers it an important lesson for young children to
learn in order for them to grow in their faith.
2. Read faith-based books.
Setting aside time each day to read Bible stories or other
inspirational tales can be a great way to introduce toddlers to God and
teach important character qualities. And there are so many great Christian books for you to choose from! I especially like Biblical resources that incorporate academic learning.
3. Sing and listen to Christian music. Teach your littles popular Christian children songs, hymns and praise songs. Play worship music while doing chores or in the car. Singing is also one of the best tools to use for memorizing Bible verses when they are ready.
4. Talk about God. Incorporate God in your everyday conversations. When taking a nature walk, mention how God created everything they see. Discuss how we should be thankful
to the Lord for providing the blessings we have in our lives. Remind
them of God’s commandments when they are dealing with temptation.
Although little ones won’t completely understand all that you say, they
will be hearing to the truth of God, which will take root in their
hearts.
As you begin to make these simple actions a part of your daily
routine, I believe you will be amazed at how much your children begin to
pick up. My daughter (currently 19 months) is often the one initiating
prayer before dinner and randomly begins singing praise songs while
helping me with the dishes or riding in the car. Little moments like
that make this mama’s heart full of joy!
What are some ways you teach your children about God throughout the day?
