The beginning of the new year may not feel like a fresh start for many of us. If you’re weary, consider this: hope is never out of reach. We invite you to come before the God who does the impossible, letting our wondering souls and tired spirits be reminded of the One who is with us and fulfills promises.

 

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January 6th marks Epiphany, a date in the Christmas story that celebrates how a star led the Magi to visit the baby Jesus. We come to Jesus—the Light of the world—asking for guidance for ourselves and our families so that we can be bringers of hope in a messy world. May this time of prayer be an encouragement to you and an invitation to reflect Christ’s light.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

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As we wind down 2022 and look ahead to 2023, we pray that you experience the space you need to process and honor the year we are leaving behind. This week, let us come before the Creator of time to give thanks for new mercies and reflect on the joys and hurts. May you enter into the new year with glimmering hope and the knowledge that you and your family are held by a loving God.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

In a culture that sells us promises of more, may we subvert the narrative that our lives are marked by what we don’t have and think we need. This week, we ask the God of abundance for liberation from the chains of consumerism and entitlement and to instead remind us of true goodness that sustains. 

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

This week, we mark the Feast Day of St. Nicholas of Myra, the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus. Known for his mercy and kindness, he gave away his inheritance to those on the margins. We pray that we would embody this generous spirit, modeling for our children a love that sees, embraces, and pours out in radical ways, big and small.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

Remember what holidays felt like as a child—the magic, the awe, and the tender hopefulness? This week, let us pray that Christ would reignite that wonder in us again and that the God of all things would illuminate the darkness in and around us. May we move through Advent with peace and celebration, with hearts open to our families and our communities.

 

Looking for an Advent reflection? Head over to kaylacraig.substack.com to sign up to receive a free downloadable resource. Each week includes snippets of more comprehensive prayers from To Light Their Way, along with a simple conversation/journal prompt, one tangible practice, and a breath prayer from a psalm.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

Advent is here. This week, we want to soak in the anticipation of the season with two breath prayers. We invite you to pause with us, let wherever you are become a sacred space, and take a slow breath. As you navigate this time of year, which can be filled with heightened expectations and busy schedules, we hope you lean into the tenderness of Christ.

 

Looking for an Advent reflection? Head over to kaylacraig.substack.com to sign up to receive a free downloadable resource. Each week includes snippets of more comprehensive prayers from To Light Their Way, along with a simple conversation/journal prompt, one tangible practice, and a breath prayer from a psalm.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can also help others find us by subscribing and leaving an honest review.

 

The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

What if we considered gratitude as more than thankfulness, but as the tool that helps us move toward freedom? This week, we offer a simple breath prayer and a liturgy to help us cultivate a grateful heart. We hope it helps center you amidst the holiday bustle, reminding you of God’s faithfulness and all that is good and beautiful.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

It’s National Adoption Month. Whether you’re an adoptive parent, considering adoption, or know someone whose family story includes adoption, we invite you to pray along with us. This week, we come to God asking for help to see the glory of the children entrusted to us through adoption and honor the privilege of being part of their lives. 

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can also help others find us by subscribing and leaving an honest review.

 

The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.

November 8th is Election Day in the United States. As parents, we get to cultivate in our children a value for curiosity and love for our neighbor, and this can look like talking with our kids about politics. Join us this week for this prayer for voting, asking God for guidance as we cast our ballots and model for our children the values of God’s Kingdom.

 

If you’d like another helpful resource for talking with your children about politics, check out this PBS Kids article by Kayla Craig.

 

You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.

 

Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can also help others find us by subscribing and leaving an honest review.

 

The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.