The Family That Prays

by Alan Heller, Personal Life Coach and Counselor
alan@walkandtalk.org

Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
–Deuteronomy 11:19 (NIV)

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
–1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)

God’s Word is practical. We can apply it to every circumstance of life. In this time where we are so uncertain of what is coming next, God wants His people to be aware of His presence at all times.

One way we can incorporate Him into our lives is to talk about Him and talk to Him as we go about our daily lives. Pray about our schedule, our family, first line responders, our leaders.

You don’t have to always sit down and pray as a group. Pray when you are in the car. Thank Him when your kids win their game and ask Him to help them do better next time when they lose. Pray with someone over the phone or FaceTime or Zoom. 

No matter how you feel, or what the circumstances of life, give thanks and praise him.

QUESTIONS:

How do you respond to problems and trials in your life? Are you aware of your example to your kids and others in the face of difficulties? How can you show them you trust God in the face of trials?

PRAYER:

Lord, I want to show my family that I believe in You no matter what is happening in my life. Help me to talk to You and about You as I go about my daily life.

ACTION:

Set an example for your kids in praying for the issues you and they face. Pray about the feelings and thoughts you have and show you are trusting in HIM. (Ps 1, 23, 91)  Encourage them to pray, too. This brings pleasure to God and stimulates unity in the family.