This week, our brothers and sisters from the Christian community observe the Holy Week to celebrate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.
Here are some ideas to make this season more meaningful for families stuck at home at a time of health risks:
1. Reflect Daily
Find purpose in this gift of solitude and extra time spent with family members. Gather in a cozy spot at home to share comforting messages that lift one another's spirits.
Whether you are a parent or a grown-up child, trust that you can lead the whole family into spiritual reflection and prayer as the world battles a pandemic. Nothing feels better than a renewed sense of hope that everything will improve in time.
You can also read and reflect on your own time every morning and at night. Find a room, close the door, and let your spirit do the talking.
TIP: Don't forget to turn every wisdom learned into real action.
2. House-cleaning Level-up Challenge
Surely, you already know how to wash the dishes, do the laundry, cook, and sweep the floor. But cleaning the house actually means more than wiping off the surface. This week as part of our commitment to become self-controlled and disciplined, let's aim to make every corner of the home spotless! Now's a good time to let go of old and unused pieces in the house -- keeping the virus out and sealing the happiness in! Rise an hour earlier to get started, and encourage everyone in the family to join you!
PRO-TIP: Turn this into a fitness regimen! Sweat the toxins out and burn calories!
3. Online Church Service
Churches have started embracing technology as a tool to communicate God's word online. And what better time to enjoy this convenience than this week - when everyone is safe at home?
As we remember Christ's sacrifices, may we also consider connecting with other families in prayer even as we stay physically and socially distant.
TIP: You may also try "WATCH PARTY" with friends!
4. Organize a Traditional Easter Egg Hunt within your Home
Whether you're doing this for the first time, or as a family tradition, i's always a good idea to look forward to something fun at the end of each week.
Opt for DIY eggs and be as creative as possible! Edible chocolate eggs will be a huge surprise for the kids. Offer a bonus for the person who will find and harvest the most number of eggs!
TIP: Once everyone is done with the game, just make sure to relay the true meaning of Easter and the gift of salvation because Christ is alive.
5. Try a body spiritual fast
You may skip eating the candy altogether and opt for a body and spiritual fast instead. Most Christians go for this tradition by cutting down on meat. Some others eliminate solid food for the whole week as part of their belief that through fasting, we deny the demands of the flesh and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Many believers attest to the fact that many of their long-standing prayers have been answered during their fast. So it may be a good chance for anyone to lift his prayers to the heavens as they focus their attention on God's spiritual presence.
TIP: They say that fasting also has a lot of health benefits that include flushing out unwanted toxins in the body and can aid in weight-loss.
Staying indoors is the safest way for us to help out in this crisis. Celebrate the Lent season with your whole family within the comforts of your home.
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