Praying with my family actually changed everything

JoeRegular

Jul 301 min read

Wanted to share something that's been working for us. Started praying together as a family right after dinner instead of everyone scattered. Just 5 minutes, nothing fancy. Been doing it for 3 months now and the difference in how we talk to each other is crazy. My kids actually ask about my day now, we're listening more, less fighting. Obviously prayer itself is the point but man, something about that time together is healing our relationships. Highly recommend if you're struggling with family connection.

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GGarrett M.New DadJul 31

This is awesome to hear. We started doing this about 6 months ago at our place and it's become the highlight of my morning. There's something about praying together that just centers everything.

MMike R.New DadJul 30

Love this. Five minutes beats zero minutes every time. I've noticed my kids are way more connected when we actually sit together instead of everyone being glued to screens.

TTony F.RegularJul 30

That's awesome man. We started something similar on our trail runs, even if it's just me and my 10yo talking about the day before we hit the path. Those small moments really do add up.

SSean M.RegularJul 31

Would love to hear more details about how you structured it. We've wanted to do family prayer but weren't sure how to make it not awkward with the kids.

DDavid M.RegularJul 31

This is beautiful. My oldest has actually asked questions about faith on his own since we started doing this. Never expected that kind of openness from a teenager.