Prayer is a powerful force in a Christian’s life. Prayer enables us to have an intimate relationship with the Lord. The most significant relationship that we will ever develop is with the Lord and as Christian parents we should pass on this treasured gift to our children. Of course it is important for our children to know that they can always come to us with any issue they may be facing, but what is even more important is that they know without doubt to turn to God with all their burdens. Teaching our children to develop a relationship with God is the absolute best gift we can pass on to them. As a parent you can encourage and foster this relationship by being an example to them. Here are a few ideas on how to make prayer a daily part of their life. Never Too Young to Pray When I had my daughter, I would pray aloud even when she was a baby. When she became a little older I taught her a children’s prayer. She is now 3 ½ years old and says her prayer before meals and before bed … [Read more...]