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OverviewIs Your Family Just Going Through the Motions This Lent-Or Actually Growing Closer to God? Between soccer practice, work deadlines, and the chaos of daily parenting, it's easy to let Lent pass by as just another season on the calendar. But what if these 40 days could actually transform your family's faith? This isn't another guilt-inducing devotional that leaves you feeling inadequate. Written specifically for exhausted, overwhelmed, faithful parents who want MORE for their families but don't know where to start, this devotional meets you exactly where you are-in the beautiful mess of real family life. Inside, You'll Discover: Short daily reflections that fit into your busiest days (5-10 minutes max-because you don't have hours) Age-appropriate activities for toddlers through teens so the WHOLE family can participate meaningfully Honest conversations about the real struggles of parenting through Lent-no pretending you have it all together Practical fasting ideas beyond just giving up chocolate (think: screen-free dinners, digital detox, fasting from negativity) The Stations of the Cross explained in ways that won't traumatize young children but still honor the weight of Christ's sacrifice Prayer rituals even your youngest can embrace-because faith formation starts at home, not just at church Complete Lenten calendar with daily Scripture and reflection prompts from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday What Makes This Devotional Different: No shame. No perfection required. No unrealistic expectations. Just grace-filled guidance for imperfect parents raising children in an uncertain world. You'll find permission to fail, encouragement to try again, and practical tools that actually work when life gets messy. You'll Learn How To: Create sacred space in your home during Lent (without buying expensive decorations) Have meaningful dinner table conversations that go deeper than ""How was school?"" Teach your children about suffering, sacrifice, and resurrection without scaring them Build prayer habits that last beyond Easter Handle the inevitable question: ""Does God really hear me?"" Parent through your own brokenness with grace Here's the Truth: Your children won't remember the perfectly executed Lenten activities. They'll remember that you tried. That you showed up. That faith mattered enough to you that you kept choosing it, even on the hard days. Lent is not about becoming a different family. It's about letting God meet you in the family you already have-and watching what He does with your ""yes."" This 40-day journey will challenge you, encourage you, and equip you to raise children who know: They are deeply loved by God Their worth isn't based on performance Faith is real, relevant, and worth the cost Resurrection always follows crucifixion Start your family's transformation today. Because the faith you pass on to your children today shapes the adults they'll become tomorrow-and the legacy they'll leave for generations you'll never meet. ""These forty days are not about adding more to your already overflowing plate. They're about creating space for what your soul truly hungers for."" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marian CrossleyPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9798245990323Pages: 194 Publication Date: 28 January 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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