As a parent, mornings are typically a mad rush to get everyone — including ourselves — ready for the day. If we’re lucky, everyone has matching shoes on, their backpacks are neatly organized, and a healthy lunch is packed — all done without any disagreements! Phew.

As chaotic as these moments can be, we need to look at them as an opportunity — an opportunity to intentionally encourage our kids and center them on God — and to set them up for a great day. Remember, our family is our first ministry. So, we must slow down and set the pace for our kids as they go out the door every morning.

Why is it so important that we give God-focused encouragement to our children before they leave in the morning?? Our kids are going out into the world — and no matter how hard we try to shield them, they are going to be tested in life situations daily. As we hug and kiss our kids goodbye, we need to intentionally connect with them and encourage them on a deeper level by giving them Biblical truth. Words really do matter, and even the little things we say to our kids can prepare them in big ways for their day.

So, now that you feel inspired to take advantage of these (sometimes chaotic) mornings, it’s time to learn HOW.

Relevant Bible Verses

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
-Proverbs 22:6

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments I give you…Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road…”
– Deuteronomy 6:5-7