Faith along the way is all about talking about faith during your ordinary life. The day-to-day, sometimes mundane, things that we do in our lives are the exact moments that God gives to us as opportunities to fulfill our responsibility in passing on the faith.

 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, “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.”

As you go about your daily, ordinary life talk about the things of God with your family. Here’s some ideas to get you started.   

• “When you sit at home” [Meal Times]-Sitting around the table offers a natural conversation flow. Each family member talking about their day connects you to each other and it can also connect you to God. Start asking questions that help demonstrate how faith applies to situations. Start framing situations of your own in ways that God is always at work and help other family members do the same. This can also be a great time for more “scheduled” faith talks such as family devotions or family worship.
• “When you walk along the way” [Daily Car Time]-Car time is some of the best time for talking. The intimidation factor is low on all sides because you’re not looking directly into the other person’s face. It’s a great place to talk about things like questions about God, how to live Godly lives, how to recover from areas we’ve fallen short and what matters most with a level of ease that breaks the ice. Consider broaching a topic you’ve been thinking about next time you’re in the car together. No segue needed.
• “When you lie down” [Bedtime]-What about your nightly routine is already pointing your family to God? What tweaks can you make to incorporate faith talk more? Talk about highs and lows of the day. How can we praise God for the highs? How can we invite God into the lows? Pray with and for each other. Sing hymns. Talk about character traits that God is growing in each person. Talk about how you used those traits today and how you’d like to further serve God with them tomorrow.
• “When you get up” [Morning Routine]-Setting up your morning for success has little do with whether you eat Wheaties or eggs or nothing at all. It does help to recognize and praise God for His mercies that are new every morning. To invite Him into your day together. To send off your family to work, school, or activities with a blessing “May the Lord bless you and keep you today.”

See, these are the ordinary moments God was referring to through Deuteronomy that He wants us to talk about faith in. And they’re built into our everyday (literally) lives.