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Introducing Spiritual Disciplines
Pray
Continue praying with each of your children each day, asking God to guide your efforts and work in the hearts of your children.
Read & Study
Continue daily Bible study or readings from an age-appropriate Bible.
Read the Aslan Academy article on “Introducing Spiritual Disciplines to Your Children.”
Work through the Bible Study “Introducing Spiritual Disciplines to Your Children.”
Read either “Habits of a Child’s Heart: Raising Your Kids with the Spiritual Disciplines” or “Spiritual Disciplines for Children, A Guide to a Deeper Spiritual Life for You and Your Children” under the section on “Spiritual Disciplines.”
Read chapters 6–10 in Character Matters! Raising Kids with Character That Lasts. Answer the questions at the end of each chapter.
Apply
At unhurried mealtimes, pick one of the spiritual disciplines and discuss why it is important and how it might be adopted in your family. As a family, seek to have everyone take an initial step toward following that discipline in an age-appropriate manner. Discuss it regularly as you implement it.
From your reading in Character Matters! Continue your assessment of each child’s character under each category listed in the chapters. Plan one or two specific steps you will take to begin shaping your child’s character in these areas.
Family Activities
Continue special outings (perhaps an outing to serve together) with each child or together to continue discussing character and seeking an event or activity to illustrate an opportunity for growth.
Continue family readings using the Aslan Academy suggested resources as well as encouraging your child to listen and learn on their own. Find time to discuss what they are reading and hearing.
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