Praying with toddlers

2w ago·1 min read

My 4 year old asked me to pray with him before bed and it was honestly one of the best moments of my life. We just said simple stuff like thank you for mommy and daddy and the dog but seeing his little hands folded and hearing his voice was incredible. Made me realize how much I need to be more intentional about prayer time with my kids. Anyone have good tips for making prayer routine for young kids without it feeling forced or weird?

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TTomNew Dad2w ago

Those moments are everything. I've prayed with mine before bed a few times and it's honestly been some of my best parenting moments. There's something really pure about it.

KKyleNew Dad2w ago

Man this is beautiful. This is the kind of stuff that sticks with them for life. Praying with your kids before bed should be a mandatory parenting highlight.

DDerekRegular2w ago

Four year olds asking to pray is peak parenting right there. That's the stuff you remember forever. My son asked me the same thing last month and I just sat there trying not to get emotional.

MMiguelRegular2w ago

That's beautiful man. Those random moments hit different than anything else. My 4 year old does stuff like that and I just try to soak it in because I know it won't last forever.

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RRicardo M.New Dad2w ago

This is what it's all about right here. Sounds like you're doing something right as a dad.