I have been previewing Wyatt’s devotional book we just started for the year. Prereading so that I:
- Can ask questions for bedtime discussion/prayer
- Know what he is reading/accountability
The devotional entry for today was titled “It’s all about the Thumbs”. It talks about how we act and ultimately behave on social media. I thought the entry was bit funny as Wyatt isn’t on social media (Facebook has a rule where you have to be at least 13 years old to open an account). I am thankful we have not had to go down that road yet.
Verse of the Day:
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. – Luke 6:35 (NIV)
After surveying the entry for today, I wrote down some questions for him to think on/answer before we talk tonight (he writes his answers down in a small notebook):
- How can you show kindness to others while playing video games (which IS something he does with his thumbs)?
- What makes you mad when playing video games?
Having a devotional time with your kids doesn’t have to be long. The key is moving forward and doing something while being intentional. Already, in the few days we’ve been going through this new bedtime routine, I’ve noticed that the discussion questions have given us specific needs to pray over. This is a good thing as I’m often not sure what to pray over with him.
362 days to go. Habits take 2-3 weeks to take hold. Why not start a devotional time, with your own kids, and join me?
JohnnyBGamer 