Lately it has dawned on me that one of the most powerful methods to draw people in—our kids in particular—is gentleness.
When we invite people to love something, we don’t shout commands at them. If we want someone to love a movie that we love a lot, we invite them over, pop some popcorn, and make it as comfortable and delightful as we can.
We invite gently. It’s just the best way. We can use the same approach when teaching our children about Jesus. In addition to reading the Bible with them, tell sweet stories of why you love Jesus. Show your kids the amazing things God has made and let them observe how you love Him. That’s the best way. Gently let your family know that you wish for them to love whom you love.
It’s kind of easy, it’s very inviting, and it’s powerful. Let’s all work on gently loving God in front of our families.
Dave Carl
Creator, Paws & Tales