Making Family Devotions a Priority

This morning, I was reading and meditating on the importance of reading and studying Scripture, but not just as an individual, but also as a family. The question in the book I am currently using was... "Have you and your family developed a consistent pattern of Bible-intake? If not, what keeps you from developing such a pattern?"

I had to confess that no, we haven't. I mean we do devotions here and there, and we memorize Scripture at times, sing songs about Jesus and the Bible. But to say we have a consistent pattern of family devotions on a daily basis, I had to say no. When I started to answer why, I immediately responded "I guess b/c we don't have a set routine. Everyday is a little different." And immediately... I mean IMMEDIATELY the Holy Spirit convicted me so hard. The thought rushed into my mind, "You have no set routine, but you eat breakfast everyday!" - meaning, eating breakfast is more of a priority for our family than reading and meditating on God's word. Ouch!! Conviction!

This is definitely something we will have to do something about, and what better place to read Scripture and begin our day with thoughts on God's truths than first thing in the morning around the breakfast table. Pray for me that by God's grace this will become a very consistent pattern for our family.

-Pastor Travis