Sunday, October 9, 2011

When to Start Scripture Study?

Start from birth! There is no better time to start, except for now, of course, if you haven't started yet. Make it part of your every day routine. Get in the habit now and when they are older they will never know differently. The habit will be established and they will love it. Especially those first few years before they know how to rebel;) It is priceless.

Make it your family scripture study whenever that might be or include it in their bedtime routine. When they are infants you can read the scriptures out loud.  Babies are often comforted by the sound of your voice.  We know that they may not understand what you are reading about, but you do! And honestly, you never know when they might start feeling the spirit.

Even before my son knew how to speak well I knew he felt the Spirit. We were reading from the Book of Mormon and he looked at me and said, "Happy," pointing to his heart. 

So start early and don't give up. Even when they start to move around and be more active stick with it! We used to just shut the door to the nursery and let our son roam around while we read. Whatever works, right? And honestly, they are listening and by consistently doing it you are showing them it is important. 


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