Part of loving one another means that we are respectful of others’ responses and exercise self-discipline during Bible time so everyone feels comfortable sharing and exploring the Scriptures. Paying attention and respecting authority are disciplines children need to learn. We require every family member to treat other members with respect and courtesy, and pay attention. For us, it just doesn’t happen any other way.Īlthough there is no perfect “formula” for establishing a Bible-reading time, the following suggestions might be helpful as you make time to read the Bible with your family: Set expectationsĪs we read the Bible, my husband and I first make our expectations clear. This phrase frees us to stop looking for the perfect setting, time, book, behavior and attitude - things we won’t ever find - and keeps us coming back to what matters most: an intentional focus on God’s Word. Whether we had a great morning or a rough evening, or we still have too much to do - we read the Bible anyway. When no one’s excited about Bible time - we read the Bible anyway. When we don’t feel prepared for family Bible time, we read the Bible anyway. The principle seems too simple, doesn’t it? But we’ve practiced daily Bible reading, whether we are able to do it creatively or not. But my family is beginning to see the value in a simple, guiding principle: Read the Bible anyway. And if you’ve ever tried to start a family Bible reading routine only to shelve it for another year - until your children “are older” - you’re not alone. The one activity we know to be vital, Bible reading, is met with more resistance than we’d care to admit. We’ve got our favorites, but there’s one activity that doesn’t naturally rise to the top of our list: reading the Bible together. Whether it’s pizza-and-movie Friday, game night or outside play on a long evening, families find things they enjoy doing together.
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