January

It’s a new year, and although we’ve been delayed in our post-christmas restart, today we are together again.

We spent some time talking about how to talk to God – what does prayer really mean and why it’s so important in our lives.  This week – be sure to pray together as a family, for more than just a quick grace at breakfast or dinner.  Talk to him about the things that have been fantastic, and tell His thanks.  But also talk to him about the things that the family is concerned about…God wants to hear it all.  If you model this for your kids, they will see it as a priority – and will be quicker to engage in a meaningful prayer life too!

The second Sunday of the month and this week we talked about Jesus needing to go off by himself to pray.  It is so important that we find time to spend when it’s just God and ourselves.  In your house, do you have a corner where it’s okay to just be quiet?  Does each child know that to go into their room, without computer or tv or music on is a great way to simply be with God.  Do you model this for them?

Prayer as a family is important too…this week, spend some time praying for those whose life isn’t as easy as yours.  Be it someone at school or work, or someone in the neighbourhood.  Pray that God would you use your family to show them His love.