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Making Your Family Your Priority
 Leader: Pastor Bill
“The life
we have is the life we allow. If we allow work, friends, schedules, etc. to edge
out time with our spouse and/or family it is because that’s what we want. We do
what we want to do. For the most part, you determine your priorities.” Dr. John
Lloyd Ogilvie – U.S. Senate Chaplain
Suggested
Priorities
- God
- Family
- Church/Ministry
- Probe
where you are now – Out of control? (Evaluate and admit
honestly)
- Pledge to
God plus each other to change wrong priorities
- Plan …a
regular “Family Night” (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly)
...a regular “Date
Night” for you and a child. Ask a grandparent, friend, aunt or uncle to watch
the other child/children to cut back on baby-sitting expense. The next time,
switch kids so everyone has a turn! Remember, family/date night does not have
to cost a lot of money. Most children will be happy just to have one-on-one
time with you. Play at the park, walk at the local nature center or zoo,
listen to a free concert. Be creative! Most communities often have free
activities listed in the local entertainment section of the newspaper so when
you see an opportunity, grab it!
- Play together
– Make kids responsible for 1 time per
week.
- Pray
together – Make kids responsible for 1 time per
week.
- Provide
Availability - Is your home like a motel? Do people only eat and
sleep there? Are the kids alone much of the
time?
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