Today is all about the significance of prayer as a family. We have focused so far on having fun together as a family through games, cooking and laughter, but prayer is also a very special gift we can give to our kids. Just as we teach kids the importance of brushing their teeth, being kind to others, we also must teach them to practice the habit of prayer. By making this part of your routine, not only does it give your family great connection, but also builds the practice into your children. God promised that if we "Train up a child in the way he should go ... when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6 KJV )
Some great ways to incorporate prayer into your families' daily life is to pray together in the morning before everyone leaves for the day, then when kids come home from school ask questions about their day and what things they might want to add to the prayer list for the evening. Spontaneous prayer throughout the day is also a good thing for children to see. If something happens during the day to stop and pray about it in the moment helps kids connect that they can talk to God anytime during the day.
Then at the end of the day find some time for your family to gather, pray together and enjoy the instilling the pattern of prayer into your daily routine. Here is a great resource from NavPress on Creative Family Prayer Time. What are some of your favorite family prayer times (kids do pray the cutest prayers)?
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