Money. We all might have different feelings when the topic is brought up. Some of us grew up in households where finances were spoken about freely. Others of us might have had a different experience, with money being a taboo subject. But collectively, the way our parents spoke about finances had a direct impact on our knowledge, viewpoint, and understanding of money in our adult lives.
Think about your children… You want them to be confident in their financial decisions. You want them to be knowledgeable in good financial habits. You desire them to understand the importance of stewardship. But how can you start to teach these concepts to your kids?
Dinner Devotionals on Money & Stewardship
Pick one dinner out of the week to sit down, eat, and focus on intentionally speaking to your kids about finances. This a great way to educate on money but also speak toward the importance of stewardship.
To make these conversations easy for you, our team has put together 10 Dinner Devotionals on Money & Stewardship, for your family! These devotions are designed to be simple, and thought-provoking for kids of all ages, helping your family grow in the understanding and practice of biblical stewardship and financial wisdom.
Speak Openly About Financial Habits
You and your spouse practice financial habits every month, week, and maybe even every day! Bring your kids into these conversations as you see fit. Each month you might budget, save, invest, tithe, and pay off a debt.
When it’s time to set aside your monthly tithe, share with your kids why you give. If you have a family vacation coming up, share with your kids why it’s important to save in advance for trips and what sacrifices you might have to make now to put more money towards an experience.
Bring them into the conversation.
Have Your Kids Budget
Are your kids old enough that you pay them an allowance or they are now receiving money for birthdays or Christmas gifts? Walk them through how to fill out a budget. This could be in Excel or on paper. Create line items for spending money, saving money, tithing money, and even investing their money. Having your children practically apply the financial habits you model to their own money will quickly highlight the importance of financial planning in their lives.
Talking about money and stewardship with your kids doesn’t have to be a struggle. It can be a fun way to equip them early on with the tools and wisdom to be good stewards of their finances. Get started today with the 10 Dinner Devotionals for your family!