Started praying with my kids every morning and it's changed everything

1w ago1 min read

Been doing this for about 6 weeks now. Nothing fancy, just 5 minutes before breakfast where we each say something we're grateful for and something we're struggling with, then I pray for the family. My 10yo actually ASKED me yesterday if we could pray about his friend group drama. My 6yo has started praying for her teacher unprompted. I'm not gonna lie, some mornings I still want to skip it but seeing how much it means to them makes it impossible to stop. If you've been on the fence about this, seriously just start. Even when it feels awkward at first.

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DDanielRegular1w ago

5 minutes a day is perfect because it's sustainable. Anything longer and kids zone out but those few minutes actually stick with them. Are your kids doing the praying or just listening?

DDerek S.Regular1w ago

This hits different when you're raising kids in today's world. Giving them space to express themselves spiritually and feel heard before the day starts sets a whole different tone.

RRonRegular1w ago

That's beautiful. We started something similar last year and honestly it's become my favorite part of the day. The conversations that come out of those few minutes are real and unrushed.

NNate C.Regular1w ago

That's awesome man. We started something similar with my daughter and it's wild how much it shifts the whole morning vibe. Those five minutes set the tone for everything that comes after.

IIsaiah T.New Dad1w ago

Six weeks in and you're already seeing the payoff, that's real. With four kids here I've found that consistency like this actually makes everything else easier somehow.

EEd P.Regular1w ago

This is genuinely cool. Those moments where you're all just grateful together without distractions, that's the stuff they'll remember.