Started praying with kids before bed and it's changing everything | DadHQ

Started praying with kids before bed and it's changing everything

2w ago1 min read

About a month ago I committed to stopping whatever I'm doing at bedtime and praying with each kid individually. Just 2-3 minutes, nothing fancy. But man, the conversations we're having now are incredible. My 7yo asked me last night why Jesus had to die and we ended up talking for 20 minutes. My 10yo told me stuff he'd been worried about that we never would've known otherwise. Highly recommend this if you're looking for a simple way to be more present spiritually with your family.

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PPedroRegular2w ago

What made you start this? I'm curious because I've been thinking about incorporating something spiritual into our routine but wasn't sure how to make it not feel forced.

DDerek P.Regular2w ago

That's powerful. A month in and you're probably noticing how it changes the whole energy of bedtime for them. There's something about that quiet moment that opens them up.

MMatteoRegular2w ago

This is beautiful man. The bedtime prayer thing has legs because it's intentional and consistent. Kids respond to that. We started something similar and it's become the part of the day I guard most fiercely.

BBrandonRegular2w ago

Started doing something similar with our twins a few months back. It's wild how it settles everyone down before bed. Plus it's like 10 minutes of just focusing on each kid individually instead of the chaos of the day.

PPhilRegular2w ago

This is beautiful man. After a month of praying with each kid separately, what kind of changes are you seeing? My wife's been wanting to add this to our routine but I wasn't sure how to make it work with our schedule.

PPedroRegular2w ago

The fact that you're stopping everything to do this is what matters. So many of us are just going through the motions at bedtime, checking our phones, rushing through it. Your kids are gonna remember this.