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5-Day Faith Habits Challenge, Monday

By Christie Thomas 73 Comments

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You might be feeling that you can’t possibly grow deep faith roots in your kids without investing a TON of time.

Let me explain why that’s not true…

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Today’s assignment: Tell us what tiny little habit already makes a big difference in your life. It might be:

  • cleaning the sink before bed,
  • making your bed in the morning,
  • or drinking a glass of water when you wake up.

Whatever it is, leave it in the comments so we can learn from you!

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  1. Kelly Eifert says

    September 7, 2020 at 6:28 am

    I make my bed EVERY morning. Have to! 🙂

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Wonderful! That’s one habit I’ve gotten lazy with, but I know people who swear it impacts their whole day!

      Reply
    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 11:09 am

      Way to go!! That’s one little habit that I used to have but got out of.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        September 8, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        I typically wake up between 5 and 6 to exercise and get in God’s word before the kids wake up. (I am NOT a morning person.) This also helps because then my hubby wakes up after me and the last one out of bed makes the bed. 🙂

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  2. Marissa says

    September 7, 2020 at 7:00 am

    Run my dishwasher every night so the dishes are clean for breakfast.

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    • Christie says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:00 am

      That’s the one I’m working on right now! It sure makes a big difference.

      Reply
  3. Alicia E. says

    September 7, 2020 at 7:27 am

    I have a cup of tea first thing in the morning.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 11:08 am

      What a delightful way to start the day!

      Reply
  4. Angie says

    September 7, 2020 at 8:05 am

    Spending time with God before everyone wakes up!

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  5. Chidi says

    September 7, 2020 at 8:36 am

    Leaving a note in my husband’s lunch bag – a prayer, blessing, anything that comes to mind, for him to find at work.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:48 am

      💕 What a thoughtful habit, Chidi!

      Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 7, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      We pray a scripture over our 3 kids every night before bed. May the Lord bless you and keep you one. And now with the song The Blessing our kids recognize the words and sometimes they sing it out.

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      • Christie Thomas says

        September 7, 2020 at 6:50 pm

        That’s one of my favorite little habits! 💕

        Reply
  6. Holly says

    September 7, 2020 at 9:10 am

    I was having a hard time CONSISTENTLY reading my Bible every morning. I started with grabbing my morning coffee and reading a very small daily devotional. Once I had that habit I began to add on Bible reading after the devotional in longer and longer chunks. It’s worked so far!

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    • Christie says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:24 am

      That’s so amazing Holly! You’ve already got this process nailed. 😊

      Reply
  7. Cathi Phillips says

    September 7, 2020 at 9:32 am

    Water, Live in Grace, Walk in Love Devo by Bob Goff (awesome) and then coffee, make bed. At night wash dishes but horrible about putting them away.

    Reply
    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:49 am

      Well it sounds like you have some helpful habits started! I make my kids put the dishes away because it’s one of my least favorite things. 😆

      Reply
  8. Michele Braddock says

    September 7, 2020 at 9:36 am

    I hate to wake up to dishes in the morning. I have to make sure they are done before going to sleep!! Or I’m “behind

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Doing them the night before can make a big difference! I’ve started doing that again recently and it does feel quite amazing.

      Reply
  9. Torrie says

    September 7, 2020 at 11:28 am

    I spend at least 30 minutes reading my scripture of the day, praying, and then sending a family text with the daily scripture.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      I love it!

      Reply
  10. Liz K says

    September 7, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    I make sure the kitchen is clean before I go to bed so I don’t have a mess staring me down first thing everyday and I have a load of laundry ready to throw in the washer to get my day started proficiently. I also like to grab a cup of tea and start going through my emails so I can have my prayer time before the evening activities with the kids start.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      Those are some solid habits!

      Reply
  11. Babetta Aziz says

    September 7, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    I try to pick up at least 5 items and put them away before I go to bed.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Ooooh, I love this.

      Reply
  12. Laura K says

    September 7, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Something as simple as washing my face every day to keep my complexion clear. Then moving on to praying for my kids every day, but if I make that too complicated I fail at that more often than not. I love tiny habits. Today was very helpful!

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Yes! I find that the second I make something too complicated, I fail. I think that’s why flossing one tooth has worked for me. Most times I floss the whole mouth but knowing it’s ok to just floss one tooth keeps the habit alive!

      Reply
  13. Pamela Bloomfield says

    September 7, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    I fill a Bootle of water with cucumber lemon and ginger before I go to bed to be flavoured for the morning.
    When I wake up.before I get out of bed I make a habit of thanking God for life 👏🏾💗

    Reply
    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      Oooh, two little habits! Nice.

      Reply
  14. Alfreda Parker says

    September 7, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Hi. I always pray before I go to bed at night and when I rise in the morning. This is wonderful for me.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      Love it Alfreda!

      Reply
  15. Melanie says

    September 7, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Saying a prayer before getting up in the morning

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      Awesome! That’s a great start for the day.

      Reply
  16. stephaniesensei says

    September 7, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    I use my phone calendar as a to-do list. There is a Psalm for each day of the week and the devotional that my church uses, as well as a time for me to pray for my pastor. Those three items are already occurring events on my calendar, so when I complete those each day, I delete that item for that day.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      Nice! It feels great to check things off. 🤗

      Reply
  17. Juliana says

    September 7, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    After supper I start tidying the table while I am still sitting and waiting for my kids to finish eating. When I stand up and inevitably feel the exhaustion of the day hit, I don’t have to think through the task of supper cleanup as I will be half way through the job already.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      This is BRILLIANT!

      Reply
  18. Sarah says

    September 7, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    As a SAHM, I start and/or make most of dinner right after lunch when my kids are happy, fed, and taking some downtown. That way the inevitable “witching hour” doesn’t coincide with me also needing to make dinner so I can be more present for needs when patience goes down and tired is high.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      That’s a great habit! I bet it saves a lot of stress.

      Reply
  19. Diane says

    September 7, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    Prayer and Bible quiet time before anyone is awake

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      That definitely makes a huge difference!

      Reply
  20. Sirena Reece says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:03 am

    I really need to develop a habit of drinking more water on a daily basic

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Try filling up a big water bottle! It might work! The key is the part we’ll learn tomorrow 😉 I fill up (or find and fill up) my water bottle just after I turn on the microwave.

      Reply
  21. Valerie Peacock says

    September 8, 2020 at 3:08 am

    I drink 2 glasses of water before breakfast every morning

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Nice!

      Reply
  22. Valerie Peacock says

    September 8, 2020 at 3:10 am

    I do bible study and pray each morning

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Such a great habit that will help you grow with God!

      Reply
  23. Deborah says

    September 8, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Good morning making the bed is a must. Still working on drinking more water everyday.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Isn’t it amazing how a little thing like making your bed can make such a big difference in your day?

      Reply
  24. Cheronne Allen says

    September 8, 2020 at 7:23 am

    Just getting to complete yesterday’s homework. My habit is that I check my phone each morning after saying my prayer to see what the day has in store for me

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 8, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Yup, that’s totally a little habit that makes a big difference!

      Reply
  25. Jennifer Reilly says

    September 8, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    I make a priority list every morning before I start my day.

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  26. Josi Seibert says

    September 9, 2020 at 6:24 am

    I do the water bottle thing too! (I add a squirt if lemon juice :)) And I light a candle every morning to remind me of God’s presence with me in that moment and for all that will come my way throughout the day. Remembering His steadfast care of me and hope for me are helpful as I begin my day.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      I LOVE the candle idea. Very cool.

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  27. Tessa Hayes says

    September 9, 2020 at 8:15 am

    I also fill a water bottle each morning.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      Isn’t it a great habit? I used to be thirsty all the time! Not anymore.

      Reply
  28. Joy W. says

    September 9, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    I *try* to pray for my kids with each diaper change and potty break.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      I like that! If it’s not totally working, maybe you can tweak the timing or expectations a bit to make it more natural.

      Reply
  29. Gina Morris says

    September 9, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Coffee with my devotional first thing in the morning.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      That sounds LOVELY.

      Reply
  30. Georgiana says

    September 10, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Study the Bible Every morning instead of reading it. I follow a devotional journal which prompts me to study everyday.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 10, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      That’s fabulous!

      Reply
  31. Misty says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:41 am

    I have learnt to clean up after myself daily so things don’t build up on me I use to put everything off and then I would get overwhelmed and frustrated, but organization and order has helped me greatly in maintaining my home for peaceful tranquility.

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      I love that you’ve learned that – it’s such a tough habit to master!

      Reply
  32. Electra says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    I’m new to the challenge and catching up – so glad that I was introduced! I see great habits noted! I have made it a habit to stretch in the bed when I wake, thank the Lord for waking me up and then have a sip of water. Stepping outside for a breath of fresh air is inconsistent but one I plan to get back to. #Mindfulness

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 11, 2020 at 8:50 am

      Welcome! So glad you are able to catch up. 🙂

      Reply
  33. Krystal Raley says

    September 11, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    I want to pray before I get out of bed

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 11, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      That is absolutely possible! Make sure to watch the rest of the videos so you can make a sustainable habit!

      Reply
  34. Kerri Pesola says

    September 12, 2020 at 12:20 am

    I make my bed every morning

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 14, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Great job!

      Reply
  35. shantigib says

    September 12, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    Run the dishwasher and tidy the kitchen before taking the kids up for bed so that once they are in bed then I can have some down time (no more chores)! 🙂

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    • Christie Thomas says

      September 14, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      YESSSSSS, that sounds awesome!

      Reply
  36. Casey says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:46 am

    We do the same thing! It started with the verse over my son when he was tiny and we said it every night then the song came out and now we sing to him. He is 1.5 and sings the Amen part! I love this part of the day and so does he!

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