Praying with my kids before bed has been a game changer

Apr 231 min read

Started this habit about 6 months ago where we pray with each kid individually before bed. Nothing fancy just asking them what they're thankful for and what they want to pray about. Its the best 5 minutes of my day honestly. My oldest was anxious about a test and we prayed about it, he passed. My youngest asked us to pray for her friend whose parents are divorcing. Its giving them a real sense that God cares about their lives not just something we talk about on Sundays. If youre not doing this already I really recommend it.

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Comments(8)

BBlake T.New DadApr 25

This is huge. We started doing something similar with our kids across both households and it made such a difference in their behavior at bedtime. Plus it's just really meaningful time with each kid.

BBlake T.New DadApr 24

This is awesome. We started doing something similar about four months ago and it's become my favorite part of the day. Even when I'm exhausted from work, those 10 minutes with each kid just centers everything. Glad it's working for your family too.

RRob H.RegularApr 24

We do a family prayer together but I love the idea of one-on-one time like this. Adds a personal touch that gets lost in the group version. Definitely trying this.

RRob H.RegularApr 24

Man I need to start this habit. How do you find time for individual prayers with three kids? That sounds like it takes forever but I'm sure it's worth it.

PPedroRegularApr 24

That's beautiful. We do something similar here in Nashville with the kids. Even the skeptical teenage stuff gets quieter when you have that one on one time before bed.

AAndrew T.RegularApr 24

Game changer is right. Individual attention before bed helps them settle down too. Have you noticed a difference in how they sleep or just in the general mood?

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RRyanRegularApr 25

Individual prayers with each kid is genius. My oldest is 7 and sometimes he'll ask to pray about stuff that's worrying him and I wouldn't have known otherwise. Really opens up communication.

EEricRegularApr 24

Not silly at all. This is the kind of habit that sticks with kids into adulthood. They'll remember those moments way more than material stuff.