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When you have kids, the effort it takes to get to adoration is a pilgrimage.

So adoration really began from the time you wrestled yourself into committing to going, through the time it took to get everyone dressed and the bag packed and the final “try the potty” moment, and seatbelts buckled, and then answering 46 questions while you’re driving to church, and then getting everyone from the car to the chapel… and return trip also can be part of the pilgrimage.

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My main thing would be to remember we are running a marathon not a sprint. Later in life, when our kids are on their own and can make the choice, we want them to have a positive association with church and adoration that draws them there.

Try not to get caught up in the little noises and annoyances they’ll bring to adoration. And don’t let other people’s judgement of little kid noises be prioritized over bringing your children to adoration.

And even if adoration is only 5 minutes because one of your kids starts having a tantrum because their sock is loose or something… Jesus sees that you offered like the widow with the penny.

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