by Bob Bunn, FBC member
We had it all planned. My brother-in-law had given us a devotional for Christmas, and we were determined to jumpstart our family devotions in 2007.
And we did--for about a month.
Then, life happened. The hustle and bustle of the immediate distracted us, and we ended up on the wrong end of the family devotion habit. Maybe you've been there too.
The problem is that good intentions rarely flesh out into life change when it comes to leading family devotions. We all know it's the right thing to do; we just have trouble making it happen.
If you're committed to breaking the cycle in 2008, here are a few ideas that might help:
1. Set aside a consistent time and place. This creates a culture of expectation and a degree of accountability.
2. Find a resource that fits your family's needs. You might use what your kids get in Sunday School or a family devotion book from the store. You might read straight from the Bible and discuss it as a family. The key is finding what works for your family.
3. Don't feel intimidated or inadequate. Few of us are Bible experts. Your kids will appreciate your honesty if you tell them you don't know it all and will enjoy working with you to find answers.
4. Don't be discouraged by bumps in the road. When life strikes, don't give up. Start again and be as consistent as possible.
