It is hard to choose just one way in which I hope to make positive changes. And it is also an area of change that I take very seriously.
Yet, I also know that all too often I pledge to make changes that are hard to maintain and I end up becoming frustrated.
This year, I resolve to spend much more time praying with my kids.
We spend a lot of time praying for our kids, but I realize what a huge and powerful impact praying with them will have. Prior to each meal and before going to bed, we always pray with our children. But, often in the middle of a stressful day, a big meltdown or even a happy time, I neglect to pray with my kids.
We always pray prior to traveling as we set out to leave town. As we headed to the midwest this Christmas, my children and I prayed for safe travels and a good trip. As I finished praying, Lily asked if we could pray for her Dada. She wanted to pray that he would be ok without us for a few days and that he would make it safely to the midwest. It meant so much to me that she wanted to pray for him and I realize that I need to give my kids more opportunities to pray for things that are on their minds.
It is a great way to connect with our children, to make them feel loved and secure, and to know the care and goodness of God.
I plan to be very intentional about setting aside time to pray with Lily and Finn this year. And I resolve to be more open to praying together in the midst of chaos or busyness, when I all too often forget who is truly in charge and watching over us.
How do you plan to make changes in your spiritual life this year?
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