The Everyday Classroom of Motherhood: Where Discipleship Happens
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What if the most powerful teaching moments aren't happening in Sunday School, but at your kitchen table?
Last week, we explored the sacred calling of motherhood and how God has entrusted you with shaping your child's heart. Today, as we continue our Mother's Day series, I want to focus on how that heart-shaping happens in the small, everyday moments of life.
As a homeschooling mom I had the opportunity to choose curriculum that was bible based and actually had a bible course each year. But that is not the little moments that we are talking about.
We are talking about the time we spend
- in the car with them
- talking at the table
- making dinner or breakfast
- helping with homework
- working together in the yard
- on vacations
- etc.
The Everyday Classroom
In Deuteronomy 6:7, God gives this instruction to parents: "You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."
Notice that God doesn't say, "Make sure you have a formal Bible study with your children once a week."
Instead, He points to the ordinary moments of daily life—sitting, walking, lying down, rising up—as the primary classroom for spiritual formation.
Why? Because discipleship isn't an event; it's a lifestyle.
It's talking about people with love, even people you disagree with
It's respecting people.
It's setting an example because more is caught than taught.
Finding Sacred in the Ordinary
As mothers, our days are filled with seemingly mundane moments:
But what if we saw each of these moments not as interruptions to our spiritual life, but as opportunities for discipleship?
Practical Ways to Weave Faith Into Everyday Life
1. Mealtime Moments
2. Car Ride Conversations
I mentioned last week that I am turning off the music and podcasts but what works for me may not work for you try different things see what feels good.
Remember what works for one child may not work for another.
Be flexible.
Pray about it.
3. Bedtime Blessings
4. Everyday Teachable Moments
Consistency Over Perfection
Remember, the goal isn't perfect spiritual discussions every day. It's consistent seeds planted over time. Some will take root immediately; others may lie dormant for years before sprouting.
What matters most is that your children see faith as an integral part of daily life—not just a Sunday morning activity.
Remember, dear mama, you don't need elaborate Bible studies or perfect theological answers to disciple your children effectively. You just need to be intentional about pointing to Jesus in the everyday moments you're already sharing.
Personally that has meant a lot of transparent moments with me apologizing to them or me explaining why I might be messing up or feeling low.
"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 road, when you lie down and when you get up." – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
I'd love to hear from you!
What's one simple way you've found to weave faith into your family's everyday moments?
Finding the sacred in the ordinary alongside you,
Cathleen