Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children

Parenting children is one of the greatest blessings a man or woman can experience.

But it has its challenges.

Parenting can be overwhelming, embarrassing, and messy, too. That’s why praying for and with your children is so important. Their fate is ultimately in God’s trusted hands. He loves them more than we can and knows better than we do what they need.

My hope for you is that you’re able to approach prayer more out of confidence than fear. Maybe you’ve never prayed together as a family. If not, then it’ll probably feel awkward and unnatural at first.

That may be why a majority of parents report spending very little time talking about Jesus or studying the Bible with their children even though they recognize that they are responsible for their children’s spiritual development and well-being.

Parents acknowledge the importance of prayer but most often choose to pray by themselves.

On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly “Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children,” I’m talking with authors Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom about their book Raising Prayerful Kids: Fun and Easy Activities for Building Lasting Habits of Prayer.

Stephanie and Sarah are quick to admit that they have great days and difficult days as moms. Like you, they need tangible reminders about the life-changing value of prayer. So, they set about finding ways to incorporate simple games of prayer and praise into their children’s daily routines that connect them with God.

Let us help you make prayer fundamental to your family’s spiritual disciplines and a positive influence on your child’s spiritual journey.

Join me for my conversation with Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom on your local radio station, online, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, via Google Podcasts, or take us with you on our free phone app. They are co-founders of a ministry called Raising Prayerful Kids. And as I’ve noted, they’re also authors of the book Raising Prayerful Kids: Fun and Easy Activities for Building Lasting Habits of Prayer.

I’ll send you a copy as a way of saying thank you for becoming a special partner with us through our monthly “Friends of Focus on the Family” program. You’ll also receive member-exclusive benefits. To make your pledge, or for more information, click here or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).

While you’re online, why not take our free parenting assessment? It will quickly give you an overview of how your family is doing in several key areas. It also offers suggestions for improving the relationships in your home.