Started a family prayer time before bed and its changing everything | DadHQ

Started a family prayer time before bed and its changing everything

2w ago1 min read

So about 3 weeks ago I committed to praying with my wife and kids before they go to sleep. Nothing fancy, we just each say something we're thankful for and I pray for protection and wisdom. My 7 year old asked last night if we could pray about his friend who's sick at school. Watching my kids care about others because they see prayer as something real and powerful... man that's what it's about. This is the legacy I want to leave.

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AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

This is beautiful. I've been thinking about starting something like this but kept putting it off. What does your prayer time look like? Like how long are we talking and what works best with different age kids?

TTomNew Dad1w ago

Love hearing this. Faith matters in our house too and bedtime is actually the perfect window for it. Kids are calmer and more reflective at that point.

RRonRegular1w ago

We do something similar with our kids and it's honestly been a game changer for our family. There's something about that quiet time before bed that just brings everyone closer together. Three weeks in and you're already seeing changes?

EEvan M.New Dad2w ago

Love hearing about wins like this. My newborn is still keeping us up at 3am most nights, but reading about you connecting with your kids like this makes me excited about what bedtime could look like down the road.

RRyanRegular2w ago

This is such a cool thing you're doing. Three weeks in and already seeing changes? That's the kind of simple, consistent parenting that actually sticks. Props for making it happen.

BBrandonNew Dad2w ago

This is awesome to hear, man. I'm still figuring out diaper changes and sleep schedules, but seeing how something this simple is making a real difference in your family gives me hope for what we can build with our son.