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Started praying with my family every night and it's changing everything

3w ago·1 min read

Three months ago I made a commitment to pray with my wife and kids before bed. No matter what. Some nights we're exhausted, some nights we're rushed, but we do it anyway. My kids have started asking questions about God, real genuine questions. My teenager is actually engaged. This simple practice has brought us closer and made our faith feel less like a checklist and more like actually living it. If anyone's on the fence about starting a family prayer routine, just do it.

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JJakeNew Dad3w ago

This is beautiful man. Three months might seem short but that consistency is everything. Has it changed how your kids respond to bedtime or are they still fighting you on it?

TTyler M.New Dad3w ago

This hits different as a new dad. My son's only 3 months old and I'm already thinking about stuff like this. Curious how you got started with it - did it feel awkward the first few nights or did it just click?

RRyanRegular3w ago

Man, this is what I'm trying to build with my kids on the weekends. Even exhausted, you're showing up. That consistency is everything they'll remember.

AAndrew T.New Dad3w ago

We've been thinking about starting something like this. Did it take a while before your kids actually engaged with it or did they buy in pretty quick?

MMark R.New Dad3w ago

The fact that you commit to it no matter what is the real part here. Most people try it for a week and stop. What changed for you that made you stick with it?