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Here's
a simplified list of some of the things that young families and
newly believing families can begin to incorporate into their
lives to encourage good spiritual growth in Jesus.
(Note:
This is not an exhaustive list. We plan to talk more
about these and other things, in the future.)
Begin to familiarize your family with the
Bible (Bible book names and locations, etc).
Begin to read the Bible daily.
Begin a simple devotional time (prayer, Bible
reading, confession of sin, etc.).
Begin to attend a good church.
Begin to learn hymns and praise songs and
worship the Lord as a family.
Begin to incorporate the Gospel message into
the daily talk of your family.
Begin to saturate your family in God's Word
through studying it, meditating upon it, and memorizing it.
Begin to gain good, basic knowledge of God's
Word and set up a way to record what you learn.
Begin giving God thanks in all things.
Begin to concentrate on godly character growth
for your family.
Begin serving others and doing acts of love
for them, as a family.
Begin to attend times of Bible study,
fellowship, and refreshing such as church picnics - retreats -
camps.
Begin to diligently watch over what influences
your family, eliminating harmful influences as the Lord opens
your eyes to them.
Begin to give your family opportunities to
share their faith, give their testimony, and give of their
resources for the Lord's work.
Begin to read spiritual growth books that are
true to the Bible and will encourage your family and build them up in the Lord.
© 2007 John and Kim Namestnik
www.givengrace.com
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