“[Jesus] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished,
one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to
pray, just as John also taught his disciples.’”
Luke 11:1 (CSB)
one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to
pray, just as John also taught his disciples.’”
Luke 11:1 (CSB)
Source: How To Teach Your Children To Pray | Laura Wifler (proverbs31.org)Excerpt:
Your children will be able to tell that what you have with the Father is real, and as the Spirit works in their hearts, His love will be attractive to them. Like Jesus with the disciples, praying begets praying — for your children and in your own heart, too.
Moms, trust that God will make the gospel beautiful to your children. Pray what Jesus prayed in John 17: that your children would see God’s glory, know the love of the Father and be one with Him. Pray for yourself and your children to have eyes to see and a heart that loves talking with the Father about anything, any time, any place.
Father, please help me to model an authentic life of prayer and devotion to You. Work in my children’s hearts, as You have worked in mine, to draw them close to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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