Although we strive to have great children's ministries programs in our church, the greatest faith influence on your child will come through those in the home. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America highlights the following seven faith practices to help us develop patterns for living that characterize a life that is devoted to daily discipleship. We encourage you to develop these seven faith practices in your own home to help grow your family’s faith:
- Pray – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
- Study – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105).
- Worship – I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together (Psalm 34:1-3).
- Invite – But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:14-15).
- Encourage – Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action (1 John 3:18).
- Serve – For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45).
- Give – ...give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back (Luke 6: 38).
If there is anything we can do to help your family begin to explore these faith practices in your household, please let us know! |
