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Prioritizing Spiritual Growth in Family During Transition

In times of transition, it is essential to prioritize spiritual growth and development in our family. This can be achieved by dedicating ourselves to rebuilding our family's spiritual home. Instead of setting up a list of rules, we should focus on raising our children to crave a connection with God. This can be done by incorporating spiritual disciplines into the regular fabric of our family life. One practical way to do this is by having Family Bible Time, where we come together regularly to read and discuss the Scriptures.

Spiritual growth also takes place during the earliest years of our children's lives. As parents, we are the primary instruments in our children's spiritual growth and instruction. We should prioritize training our children in the way they should go, even when they are old, they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). This can be done by modeling a consistent and vibrant faith, and by teaching our children to crave a connection with God. By doing so, we can help our children develop a real faith that will last a lifetime.

In addition to Family Bible Time, we should also prioritize teaching our children spiritual disciplines such as time alone with God in the Scriptures. This can be done by finding a method that is well-suited to our family's needs and personality. By doing so, we can help our children develop a consistent and growing faith, even in the midst of transition. As we prioritize spiritual growth in our family, we can help our children become faith-sharing adults who will impact their own families and communities for years to come. Ultimately, our goal should be to raise children who possess a real faith, not just one that is professed. By prioritizing spiritual growth and development, we can help our children achieve this goal and live a life that reflects God's love and character.