Consider taking these simple steps this week:

1. Prayer and Scripture reading – Connect with God daily. Sit in his presence, listen for his voice, and remember that he is real and with you as you read and pray.
2. Mini-Retreat – Take time to reflect on where you are, ask God for his vision for your life, and assess what's working and what's not. Consider where you want to be.
3. Set checkpoints – Establish moments throughout the year to re-evaluate your direction and make adjustments as needed.
4. Invite others in – Share your journey with someone who understands where you're going and can support you through challenges.
5. Serve beyond yourself – Find a cause you're passionate about and invest in serving others.

Consider trying these simple steps in your home this week:

1. Pray – Commit to praying once a day for the next seven days. If you've never prayed with your spouse, set aside a time to do so this week.
2. Read the Bible – Start by reading the Bible on your own, then set aside time this week to read it together as a couple. If this is new for you, begin with the Psalms to reflect on God's character and love, or explore the Gospel of John to deepen your understanding of Jesus' life and teachings.
3. Go on a date – Whether date nights are already a habit or not, set aside one time this week where you will go on a date together and spend intentional time growing in your relationship and having fun together.
4. Attend church as a couple – Worshipping together weekly is a simple way to consistently grow in your relationship with God together. Commit to going to church together and spend some time after talking about one thing you learned and one thing you want to do differently because of what you heard.

Consider trying these simple steps in your home this week:

1. Pray – Commit to praying once a day for the next seven days. If you've never prayed with your family, set aside a time to do so this week.
2. Read the Bible – Start by reading the Bible on your own, then set aside one time this week to read together as a family, beginning with the Gospel of John to explore Jesus' story.
3. Have an intentional meal together – Whether family meals are already a habit or not, set aside one meal this week with the specific purpose of growing together as a family.
4. Reclaim drive time – Use time in the car to connect with your kids, listen to worship music, or pray for your family.
5. End the day in family prayer – No matter your child's age, a simple 30-second prayer before bed can have a powerful, lasting impact on their life.

Consider trying these simple steps in your home this week:

1. Pray – Commit to praying once a day for the next seven days. Pray for each of your kids and grandkids by name. Ask God to give you wisdom in how to invest in each of them a little more.
2. Read the Bible – Start by reading the Bible on your own, and if you're new to it, begin with Proverbs to reflect on wisdom and God's plan for your relationships, then explore the Gospel of John to learn more about Jesus' life and teachings.
3. Reach out to your kids – Send them a text or give them a call and tell them that you love them. Tell them one thing you think they are doing well and be an encouragement to them.
4. Offer to spend time with your grandkids – Discover your grandkids' interests and engage in activities they enjoy. Bonus: offering this time to your kids as "free babysitting" not only strengthens your relationship with them but also gives you valuable, memorable moments with your grandkids—it's a win-win!
5. Find community – There are many ways to get connected at Saddleback, whether through a small group or serving. Check out the Saddleback website or visit The Hub on the weekend to talk with someone in person about finding community at church.