Practical Ideas for Teaching Devotion: Part 2

Mar 7, 2013 by Jim and Jerolyn Bogear

On Tuesday we gave you some ideas on teaching Devotion to your children. We have some more tips for today. But remember, teaching your children a value always begins with modeling that value. Stop and consider how you are doing. Maybe you need to begin applying these steps to your own life as well. What a great way to grow with your child — by learning with them. It’s never too late.

All Ages

• Pray with your children.
• Sing and play worship songs with your children.

Ages 2-5

• Show your children how to love others with God’s love. Take them with you when you serve others and involve them in the service.

Ages: 6-10

• Teach your child what it means to give to God because you love Him. Tithing is a great start.
• Have a regular time for family devotions and prayer.
• Teach your child to love the unchurched by spending time with them.

Ages 11-17

• When family decisions are made, explain how your family’s devotion to God factors in the decision.
• When your children face situations where they must take a stand for Christ, support them and stand with them.
• When your child is having a particularly difficult time coping with something, ask them how their time alone with the Lord is going. Often then are missing that important refocusing time that gives a person perspective.

Tell us some of your ideas for helping your child understand devotion. We’d love to hear from you.

~Jim and Jerolyn