"Hey dad, I am watching you."
One of the sweetest and sometimes most challenging parts of being a parent is that we have little eyes constantly watching and learning from what we do. Sometimes that is a great thing and sometimes we wish they would not pay such close attention.
There are so many little things they watch us do and we don’t even realize it. Instead of being discouraged by this, we can be intentional about it. The BEST and most impactful thing you can do as a parent is to let you kids see you connect with God.
Crazy Cool Family Concept:
God’s intent and design is for parents to love the Lord with all their hearts and to embody that relationship before their children's eyes.
If you do not have a personal relationship with God or are not sure what this looks like to display it for your kids, then here are a few ideas...
- Play worship music instead of secular in your home and the car (next level would be to learn the songs and sing them as you go)
-Open your Bible in the mornings and read some verses – share those verses with you kids
- Prioritize praying at mealtimes and bedtimes
- Thank God for things as you go throughout your day... even little things like green lights and front row parking
It might seem unnatural at first if this is your first time doing some of these things but if you start to include them regularly in your life then your kids will see, and they will follow.
Prioritizing your relationship with God is the most significant and eternal piece of culture you will set for your family.
