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WEEK 6
Spiritual Practices
other chapters.)
Prayer
Adoration and Praise
Christian Community
Giving
Silence and Solitude
Sabbath Keeping
Journaling
Fasting
Gratitude
Using the content from the book as well as information from other resources and the
experiences of the group members, briefly discuss each of the nine practices as they relate
to children.
Ask them to think about the children in their home or sphere of influence and to identify
which of these spiritual practices connects with the child’s personality or interests.
Ask them to select a practice to encourage their child to begin practicing or practice in a new
way.
Ask them to select a practice they could begin to implement as a family on a regular basis.
Say, “The author reminds us, ‘The spiritual disciplines are a starting place for creating holy
habits in the life of your child. But do not feel that you must introduce all of these in your
child’s life right away or at the same time’ (Raising Disciples, 107). Instead, choose one
practice and begin there. Not all practices will connect with a child; encourage them to
explore how they best connect with God at this time on their discipleship journey.”
Make a Plan to Act
Say, “Keep in mind that the invitation to these spiritual practices is not to create a new task
to complete each day. Rather, this is an invitation to relationship with God and awareness of
His presence in every moment. Also remember, that children—like the twelve disciples—will
imitate and inquire about what they observe others practicing.”
REFLECT AND DISCUSS
Ask participants to reflect and journal on the following questions:
Which spiritual practices are part of your daily (or weekly) life?
How has your child observed or participated with you in spiritual practices?
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