Family Worship 101: Day 4

Sing

In today's video, Don Whitney explains why singing is an important part of family worship, offering down-to-earth tips for making it enjoyable for the whole family.

From the video:

Today we’re going to look at the last crucial element of family worship: singing. Surprised? Believe it or not, singing has been an important part of family worship for generations of Christians. In Colossians 3, Paul encourages us to sing together to God with thankfulness in our hearts. Singing is a great way to glorify God as a family and remind each other of his goodness. We know from church history that ever since the times of the New Testament, Christian families have worshipped God by singing to Him in their homes.

Next Steps

  1. Read through Luke chapter 15, repeating everything you did yesterday and the day before. As a reminder, be sure to read the passage aloud, explain any words that the children may not understand, and then briefly discuss what you all learned.
  2. Pray together as a family. Remember to ask each each family member to share any prayer requests he/she may have. Then scan Luke chapter 15, looking from something that prompts you to pray.
  3. Sing “Amazing Grace” or a family favorite together. If someone plays an instrument, have them play along. Otherwise, just sing a-capella. Enjoy it . . . knowing that your Heavenly Father loves to hear praises from his children.

God deserves to be worshiped daily in your home by your family.

Learn more about Don Whitney's new book, Family Worship.

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