I have been reading The Shepherd leader at Home by Timothy Z. Witmer. It is a short book that packs a pretty solid punch. Witmer encourages husbands and dads to know, lead, protect, and provide for their family. In his chapter on Spiritual Provision, Witmer lists six principles* that can help assist the spiritual reflection times you have with your family:
- Be realistic. Don’t set plans that you can’t actually sustain
- Be systematic. Do have a plan, though
- Be flexible. Rigidity will lead to disdain, it’s okay to miss a night
- Be consistent. Missing a night should be the exception, not the rule
- Be interactive. Be intentional about encouraging involvement
- Be real. Make this a natural reflection of your own walk with Christ
I have found Witmer’s book helpful. You may as well. You can purchase it at Amazon for only 8 bucks.
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*The points are Witmer’s, the summary is mine
