It used to be that Sundays were sacred. Sports, work (for most), and other activities were scheduled around Sundays. Even birthday parties at least waited until the afternoon. This isn’t the case anymore.

Today, we have to make an intentional choice to keep Sundays sacred.

But should we? If so, why?

A while back I came across an article by Bob Russell that I thought did a great job addressing this question. The only thing I think was missing from the article relates to what God does for you and your children during worship. So, I would add this…

When we go to church, we worship God and we gather together with other believers. In worship, we hear God’s living and active Word and receive God’s blessings of forgiveness and faith. We (your kids included) need this as we go out into the world as sheep among wolves.

As we gather with other believers, we build relationships, encourage one another, and care for each other. Sometimes we receive the encouragement and care. Sometimes we need to be there to give the encouragement and care to someone else who needs it. When we skip church, we miss out on those things and that affects both our lives and the lives of the other members of the church.

I encourage you to click-through and read Bob’s article. It’s very good.

http://www.bobrussell.org/ask-bob-should-my-child-miss-church-to-play-sports/

Then prayerfully consider the role of church in your life and the lives of your family.

God bless!