Episode Summary:As a Christian mama you have decided that you want your kids to know and love Jesus. You believe that God, through his Word, has called you to be the one to teach your children and journey with them and the Holy Spirit. So, now what?The most important first step in introducing your kids to Jesus, is you having a vibrant, life-giving relationship with Him. You must spend time with Him. You must know you are loved and you must love Him. When you are closely following Jesus, you won’t be able to stop from sharing Him with your children.Your kids deserve a mama that is in a healthy spiritual place because you will be a better mom with Jesus. But, that is a by-product! God wants a relationship with you, just to have a relationship with you. He is not merely equipping you to serve others or point them to Him. He desperately wants a deep, intimate, and authentic relationship with you, his created, chosen, and loved daughter and friend.  You can’t earn more of His love no matter how many devotionals you read, prayers you say, or your children walk with Him.In this episode we will talk about some simple ways to prioritize and nurture your faith.Verses from the episode:Deuteronomy Links from the episode:Blog Post on TopicShe Reads Truth BibleNLT Inspire Journaling BibleSpiritual Disciplines HandbookThe Bible Recap PlanThe Bible Recap BookLong Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual DisciplineMissional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of GodPlayfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .Freebies for you:Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coachingJoin my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:https://createdtoplay.com/challengeGet 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals:https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessingsEven though I’m an introvert, I’m social!  Let’s connect!Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplayFacebook: https://facebook.com/created2playTwitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplayPinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplayDid you enjoy the show?Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy.Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/support