Struggling to pray with my kids consistently

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5d ago1 min read

I want to be the dad who leads family devotions and prays with my kids before bed but honestly I'm falling short. Some nights I just forget or I'm too tired and I let screens go too late. My wife does it sometimes but I feel like the spiritual leadership should come from me as the dad. I'm not failing spectacularly but I know I could be doing way better. Anyone else dealing with this and found a good rhythm that actually stuck?

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CClint R.Regular5d ago

We use a sticker chart for bedtime routines and honestly it helps keep us accountable too. When the kids see the chart they remind us, so it takes some of the pressure off you having to remember every single night.

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NNathanNew Dad5d ago

The fact that you want to do this already puts you ahead. Some nights we skip it too and that's okay. Your kids will remember that you tried, not that you were perfect.

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WWill T.Regular5d ago

Man, I feel this already and my daughter is only three months old. I'm trying to set up good habits now before I'm too tired to start them. Maybe start with just one night a week instead of every night? Then you can build up without feeling like you're failing.

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