Staying Close to God

Tips to keep God important Let's be honest, life is busy and getting busier with school beginning. We all want to raise our kids to love God but often feel overwhelmed with the responsibility. Once you get overwhelmed, the easy way out it to put God on the back burner of life, if you will. Hopefully the ideas listed here will keep things simple and allow for intentional God-time with your family. •Meal time prayers. Having family meals also strengthens family bonds - (a win-win!!) •Nighttime prayers. Simple prayers with your kids are great. Kids can witness you pray which will guide them in their prayer life. It also teaches them that we really can go to God with praise and problems! •Pray in the car. Before you drive, ask for safe travel. If you pass an accident, say a prayer for those involved as well as first responders. My mom started this with my boys as she took them to school, and it has stuck with them. •Make an international effort to make church services a priority. Parents, you teach by example. Set the example that going to church is good. I hope these ideas will help strengthen your family as well as your family's relationship with God. If you have other ideas, please pass those along! Have a wonderful school year and we look forward to loving on your kids. Lakeview Kids