Over the course of being parents, my husband and I have worked to teach our children how and what to pray for. Also, teaching them the proper reverence that should be assumed when speaking with our Heavenly Father. We all take turns saying the prayer in our nightly family prayer. Even Puppy gets a turn.
Praying with your children each day is a wonderful opportunity to see inside their hearts and their minds. I did not know how much they struggle with some things, as when I hear them pray for comfort over something. Or to hear them be thankful for something you had forgotten. We have seen our kids improve greatly in the depth and meaning of their prayers. It is a truly special blessing to have that in our lives.
Today was a really precious moment for my son and I as we began our first morning of school this year. After talking about all the things we were going to do this year, and how we were going to focus on certain areas of study, we prayed before starting our scripture study. My son said the most beautiful heartfelt prayer I have ever heard him utter. It was so full of earnest concern for me as his teacher. That I would have strength to teach them, and enjoy teaching them. I have been pretty sick the last 2 weeks, so I am sure he has become aware of the sacrifice it will be for me to consistently teach him each day. It was a prayer of sincere desire for the Lord to bless him in his studies this year. It truly touched my heart.
It was like Heavenly Father was giving me a witness that I have taught my children something good. And that it is making a difference in their lives. I am so thankful for prayer and for the opportunity to share it with my children. I am glad that they have a strong faith in prayer and turn to the Father with all things. Who could ask for more?
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That was beautiful! I'm so glad you shared that moment with the rest of us too. Thank you and we will pray for you too.
That is just beautiful! I love when we get that reassurance. I'm sorry you have not been feeling well!!!:(
To echo the others; that is just beautiful! There is nothing like a child's heartfelt, humble, reverent prayer uttered in complete faith. What a testimony.
What a sweet post! I'm glad you had that experience.
Tiernan is 6 and has one all purpose prayer. I can't really argue with him, because he basically says what we're all trying to say, only faster. Finally, we've gotten him to add the "in the name of" part. Do you want to hear it? Here it is:
"Dear God, thanks for all the stuff. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
Every time.
Thankfully, everyone is very kind about it. One of these days he's goign to surprise us with a big, eloquent prayer. Until then, I'm happy for his gratitude, and we're working on the reverence...
Hi Alana! Sweetie I agree with the other ladies that this post is just so beautiful, and very special! Congratulations too on the soon to be baby, how exciting!! Thank you for coming by my blog to visit, I was thrilled to see you there Alana. Come by anytime sweetie, you're always more than welcome. Have a wonderful week!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
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