In a world filled with distractions, demands, and constant connectivity, the concept of family often competes for our attention. We often focus on spreading God’s love beyond our homes, but sometimes, we forget that our first ministry is within the walls of our own families.

Our challenge today is connecting with your family and strengthening familial ties. It begins with intentional actions:

• Setting aside dedicated time for family
• Engaging in heartfelt conversations
• Actively participating in each other’s lives

Everyday Discipleship is an important part of strengthening your family.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 is the example we should follow as a family.
1 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. 3 Hear, Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, promised you. 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

The passage doesn’t tell us there is a specific time or place for imparting faith; instead, it paints a picture of seamless integration. Faith discussions are a part of daily life—during meals, travels, bedtime stories, and morning routines. It’s in these ordinary moments that we can make extraordinary connections with God.

Let’s reflect on our priorities—are we investing enough time and effort into nurturing our family relationships? Are we truly present when we’re with our loved ones, or are we preoccupied with other matters?