Raising our kids in a home of faith is important to my husband and me. When we live by faith in all areas of live, we are building a strong foundation for our children in God through the love of his son, Jesus.
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.“ – Proverbs 22:6
Teaching kids about God is not just teaching them about the Bible, but truly living by it. We do so by teaching our kids the basics of the Bible, which is expressed through love. We understand that we love others because God first loved us (1 John 4:19) and that God showed us love by giving His only son to die for our sins (John 3:16). The word “love” is in the Bible more than 300 times – the exact number depends on the version.
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How to Live by Faith with Kids
We live by faith with our kids in all areas of life – attending church, reading the bible, being prayerful, and giving God glory in all we do. The home should be the center of moral teaching. Don’t rely solely on the church to teach your children Christian values. It should be a way of life for the family. We want our kids to know and understand that we love them deeply and that God loves them even more.
Below are some ways for how to teach kids about God and to live by faith in the home.
1. Talk About God Throughout the Day
When teaching kids about God, talk about Him in everyday conversation. For example, when you are outside with your kids, point out things like trees, the sky, and animals, which God created. Ask them what they think God has created. Share with them that He also gave people jobs and ideas to build cars, houses, and toys. Explain to them that God is good and everything that He creates is good.
Share the attributes of God, like love, grace, and forgiveness. These are the qualities that Jesus displayed during His time on earth, and we are to be like Him.
2. Listen to Christian Music
Music and television are very influential to kids. In our home, we enjoy watching music videos from Listener Kids. They have videos with dancing animals and other characters to Sunday school classics like “Jesus Loves Me” and “This is the Day That the Lord Has Made.” My oldest daughter is understanding concepts like having Jesus in her heart and that we serve a mighty God from Listener Kids’ music.
In the car, we enjoy listening to K-Love and Way FM. Listening to their music also helps me have peace in parenting. The day-to-day activities can build up and get busy, but listening to Christian music helps me return to the purpose of it all.
3. Read Children’s Bible Stories
We read Bible Story Book for Kids, which teaches children about important stories from the Bible, such as David and Goliath and the story of Moses. I love children’s bible storybooks because they are written at an age level that they can understand. God Bless You and Goodnight is a personal favorite bedtime story to read to the kids.
4. Pray Together
To live by faith in the home with kids, prayer is essential. Pray before meals, at night, and throughout the day. We pray the “Come, Lord Jesus, Be Our Guest” prayer before meals with our kids. It’s easy for them to remember, and our oldest enjoys leading us in prayer with it. At night, we pray for all our family members and include things we are thankful for that day.
5. Live by Faith with Leading by Example
As mentioned previously, we believe that love is the basis of faith, and that’s what we focus on in our parenting style. Live out love for your family shown by the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Let your kids see you live out your faith through reading the Bible, worship, and prayer.
Surround your kids with other Christian families who hold similar values. When they have questions about faith, they have supporters who can lift them up both in and out of the home.
Thank you for reading Ways to Live by Faith with Young Kids. If you have other suggestions for how to teach kids about God and faith, please share them in the comments below!