Struggling to pray with my kids before bed

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1w ago1 min read

My wife does it like clockwork every night but when its my turn I always feel awkward and rush through it. The kids can tell I'm not into it. Been thinking a lot about this and realized its because I dont pray much on my own. How do you guys make prayer a real part of your daily routine instead of just something you do with the kids? Feel like Im failing them by not showing them what it actually looks like to have a relationship with God.

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JJustinRegular1w ago

Don't compare yourself to your wife. She might have a gift for it but you'll develop your own style. Try just talking like you're talking to God instead of performing something. Kids pick up on that difference.

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DDerek M.Regular1w ago

Maybe try having them pray first, or asking them what they want to pray about. Gets them involved and takes some pressure off you to fill the silence. Prayer doesn't have to be formal.

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SScott M.Regular1w ago

I totally get this. I used to rush through prayers with my kids too because it felt awkward. Then I realized they just want to hear from me, doesn't have to be perfect or sound like something from a book.

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