Raising Christian Kids
What Can We and Our Children Do to Have a Meaningful Prayer Life?
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same prayers, feeling like your prayer life has become more of a routine than a sacred privilege? How can we, along with our children, engage in genuine and meaningful conversations with God that fill us with joy, keeping us connected to the Almighty, the great I Am?
During this episode, Lee Ann discusses the significance of prayer in our lives and the lives of our children. She shares her personal reflections on the depth and meaning of prayer, acknowledging the challenges and the desire for a more profound connection with God. Lee Ann also explores the ways in which parents can engage in genuine and meaningful conversations with God and how they can guide their children to experience a rich and impactful prayer life.
Key Takeaways:
- Realizing the significance of genuine and meaningful conversations with God.
- Recognizing the routine nature of prayer and the desire for a deeper connection with God.
- Exploring different ways and times to pray and highlighting the need for consistent and frequent prayer.
- Introducing the concept of praying in different personalities for a deeper connection with God.
- Referencing biblical instruction on how to pray.
- Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God’s holiness and aligning with heavenly principles in prayer.
- PRAY – Praise, repent, ask, and yield.
- Encouraging the use of simple and varied prayers, including praise and gratitude.
- Utilizing the Psalms as guidance for prayers, showcasing a wide range of human emotions in communication with God.
- Encouraging support and intercessory prayers for others to foster a robust prayer life.
Resources mentioned: Praying through Every Emotion, by Linda Evans Shepherd & Praying Personalities, by Janet McHenry.
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