As Christians, we follow a different calendar than the rest of the world. Our rhythms of worship and spiritual seasons move in a way that leads us from the expectation of the Incarnation to the Epiphany, Easter, Pentecost, and back around to hopeful expectation each year. As we journey through the season of autumn, we are encouraged to reflect on our own spiritual journey as well as the journey of God’s people - their journey out of Egypt and into the Promised Land, their journey in and out of exile, and their journey through uncertain times as the early Church.
In teaching our children about our faith, we teach them also about these rhythms. We teach them through family discussions, yes, but most effectively we teach them through our own actions. What is it that your children are learning from your actions? Are you modeling a life run ragged by over-commitment and business to the detriment of your own spiritual journey? Or, are you modeling a way of life that lets your spiritual journey and daily rhythms with God determine your family’s schedule and commitments?
In these final days of the Christian calendar, take some extra time out of your day to reflect on your relationship with God. Allow the Holy Spirit to move you into action as the spiritual leader of your family. And, as Advent begins, prepare yourself for a new year walking with Christ as a family.
As you search for your family's particular spiritual rhythm, consider these elements as essential to your daily worship life: prayer, Scripture reading, and song.
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