Life is busy. Between work, school, and family schedules, it’s easy for faith to take a back seat. But faith is not just a Sunday morning activity—it shapes how we parent, how we connect with our spouse, and how we engage with neighbors and friends.
Faith gives clarity, courage, and compassion. It helps navigate life’s ordinary challenges and its extraordinary moments. It changes how we interact with our kids, make decisions, and prioritize what truly matters.
In our first ever “day in the life” style blog post we’ll follow Shepherd’s Gate’s Childers family to see how the simplest moments can ultimately become the most important milestones of daily family life.
Morning
“Hey Alexa—turn off.” Some mornings I’m already up with coffee in hand before my little one’s alarm is going off and other days, I’m hitting snooze myself. But one thing is always the same: before my feet hit the floor, I pause to breathe and whisper, “Thank You God, thank you for this day. Be with me and speak through me—Your words, not mine. Your deeds, not mine.”
It’s not fancy, but it shifts my focus before the chaos of the world rushes in. As the coffee brews and my son eats, I ask Alexa to play the song “gratitude” because nothing sets the tone for the day like a little worship.
If there’s time, we’ll toss the football before the bus comes — As those yellow lights pull up, we’ve made it a habit to pray over the bus, everyone inside, and the whole school community. Safety is something we can’t take for granted.
Midday
Since I work from home, I am sure to carve out mid-morning time to sit outside (weather permitting) and dive into Scripture. I’ve learned if I don’t do it early, it doesn’t happen. Reading the Bible is a lot like taking a shower—sure, you can skip it, but everything feels downhill from there.
When I was new to my walk with Jesus, opening the Bible felt intimidating, but over time, I’ve been in awe of how alive HIS Word is—how it speaks directly into whatever I’m walking through. Bible studies that dig deep into Scripture have helped greatly, showing how God’s perfect design plays out even through messy situations and imperfect people, connecting all the dots.
By lunch, the to-do list takes over—emails, work tasks, chores and errands. I’ve learned that prayer doesn’t have to mean 20 quiet minutes in solitude. Sometimes it’s just a whisper while I’m checking off boxes: “Lord, give me the patience and get me through this day.”
Afternoon
Afternoons are when faith meets real life. Between school pickup and sports, we are tackling homework, chores, and prepping for each activity as we go.
To stay centered, I try to keep worship music on in the background because it reminds me that God isn’t just for Sunday mornings, but rather with us wherever we seek him.
On the way home, we talk about the day. If someone had a tough moment, I’ll gently point back to God’s promises: “What do you think Jesus would do here?” Little conversations like these plant seeds of faith.
Evening 
Evenings are full of football and homework, but dinner together is nonnegotiable in our house. No matter what time it is, we sit down as a family. It’s messy, it’s loud, and to be honest sometimes burnt but it’s where we reconnect.
Before bed, we gather for a short Bible story and I’m sure you can guess it by now, prayer. It settles the day and reminds the kids(and me) that God watches over us as we sleep. We also take this time to pray for our friends and family—because prayer isn’t just about us, it’s about bringing others before the Lord, too.
Why It Matters
Keeping Christ at the center doesn’t mean life is perfect. It just means we’re intentional—choosing to invite God into our lives through prayer, gratitude, and faith in the ordinary moments that make up our days.
A Simple Invitation 
If you’re longing for more peace in your family’s rhythm, start small. Say a prayer in the car. Read a verse at breakfast. Thank God at bedtime. Apologize when you get it wrong, and ask Him for help when you need it. It doesn’t have to be perfect—God simply wants to be invited in.
Because at the end of the day, He’s working it out with or without us. And in today’s world, I don’t know about you—but I need Him at the forefront.
