For the last couple of weeks, we have been reading The Jesus Storybook Bible, by Sally Lloyd-Jones, to Sophia. This will our second time through it. The back cover says the book, "tells the Story beneath all the stories of the Bible." Each chapter relates a story from the biblical narrative, and then Lloyd-Jones shows how these stories point to Jesus.
I love Sally Lloyd-Jones describes the love of God. She refers to it as his, "Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love." Throughout the book she returns again and again to the phrase. I have found myself trying to memorize and repeat it. I think it captures the essence of God's love brilliantly.
I want Sophia, as she grows, to meditate long and hard on the "Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love," of God. I want her to be able to see how all of Scripture points to Jesus, and The Jesus Storybook Bible is a good starting point. More importantly, I desire for her to come to faith in the Christ revealed through the Word of God.
We are still trying to hammer out family devotional time. We read the Bible story, and then pray. Our aim right now is consistency and growth. As this becomes a more important part of our time together as a family, we can add to it. Eventually, I think our family devotional times will include many elements: Bible stories, prayers, songs, Scripture memorization, catechisms, etc.
How do you do family worship? What methods and tools are you using to bring your children up in the nurture and admonish of the Lord? How are you helping your children learn about the "Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love of God?"
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