DURING YOUR TIME
FAMILY GAME NIGHT Sure, you could have family game night at home when you’re not on vacation, but that doesn’t mean it is not a good idea to have one while you’re away. There’s probably going to be at least some dead time in between activities and traveling. Take advantage of this time rather than allowing boredom to set in. Filling in some of the cracks with some fun and light-hearted games can also avoid everyone being distracted with the normal things such as work, email, games, and smartphones. SPEND TIME REFLECTING Time away from day-to-day activities is a magnificent time to look back and reflect on how things are going. That’s valuable in our lives, but it’s also an excellent way to get a deeper, more accurate picture of where our families are. Come up with a few questions to get things going and take turns having each person share. We suggest the adults go first and be transparent. Set the tone right away and be an example for everyone else to get beyond just surface-level answers. Here are some ideas to get you started: • What’s been your biggest accomplishment in the last few months? What are you proud of? • What’s the thing you’re most excited about coming up in the next few months? What are you looking forward to? • What’s the thing you’re the most thankful for right now? What about over the last year? • What is the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? • What’s a funny story you haven’t shared with us yet? • What’s a way that you clearly saw God come through for you recently? • Who are some of your unsaved friends who we can be praying for?
CHRIST-FOCUSED TIME A Christ-focus can be a tough thing to get right, but it can also be a very powerful experience. On the one hand you don’t want it to be cheesy and just spiritual fluff. On the other you want these times of introspection to bring you closer to God. Take some time during your vacation (maybe half a day) and do something that focuses completely on Jesus. Find a local ministry or nonprofit and volunteer as a family. Visit a historical site with spiritual significance and tell your family about it. Take a walk or hike as a family and talk about Christ as the Creator of the world. Do a special family devotional around a specific biblical passage. If you are at a Christian location, take advantage of the spiritual focus for the week or create your own. Bringing your family together consistently around the same spiritual focus can be a powerful thing.
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