The time change is an accepted part of what we do every spring and fall for many, but for some, it comes with much complaint and frustration. Why do we even need this anymore, some wonder? For those whose internal clocks are more acutely aware of the time than any clock on the wall, the time change can be an unwelcomed visitor. And just when your body has finally adjusted to the “new” time, it’s time to change the clocks again. Some are excited to welcome days with more sunshine. No matter your feelings on daylight savings time and whether or not it actually saves anybody anything, this too, can point our conversations to the things of God.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the way, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7   

• Spring Forward-Whenever I hear the expression ‘spring forward’, I think of the beloved Winnie the Pooh character, Tigger, who is always bouncing. It gives me the visual that we are all bouncing into spring. As a family, talk about what you’re looking forward to most this spring—the weather, new activities, the new growth outside in God’s creation. And talk about how springing forward into the future with enthusiasm gives you a great attitude for God to use you for His purposes.
• Change the Clocks-As you change the time on the clocks in your house and car, talk about how God is eternal; outside of time. It’s difficult to understand but comforting knowing that He has always been and always will be.
• Lose an Hour-Many say you “lose an hour” in the spring time change. Though the clocks change, our actual time in the day and on earth does not. Nothing is lost. How does it make you feel when you “lost time” by waiting unnecessarily or not using your time as efficiently as you would’ve liked? Talk about how using our time well serves God.
• Daylight Savings Time-Did you know that Daylight Savings Time was first proposed to be more economical with the cost of lighting? People wanted to be better stewards of their resources. Talk about what stewardship is and how you can best manage the resources of finances and all that you have given to you by God.

Something as ordinary as the time change can foster faith talks in your home. These ideas will help get you started in thinking about how to incorporate God-talk into your everyday.