
How to Teach My Children to Pray
01/12/22 • 18 min
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One of the significant responsibilities as a mother is instilling in our children the delight of communicating with God through prayer. However, what if we're uncertain about how to embark on this journey? How can we initiate the practice of prayer with our young ones? Heidi and Melanie share their experiences in teaching their children to pray, provide suggestions on introducing prayer to your kids, and motivate you to begin this meaningful journey, regardless of your children's age.
Helpful Links from this Episode:
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- How to Pray the Scriptures Podcast Episode
- Prayer Songs (10 Fingers Folded in Prayer)
- Creating a Prayer Journal
- I Can Talk with God by Debby Anderson (While we didn't discuss this book in the podcast, it is an excellent children's book to explain prayer to children.)
- How to Teach a Child to Pray
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Send me a text to ask a question or share a thought!
One of the significant responsibilities as a mother is instilling in our children the delight of communicating with God through prayer. However, what if we're uncertain about how to embark on this journey? How can we initiate the practice of prayer with our young ones? Heidi and Melanie share their experiences in teaching their children to pray, provide suggestions on introducing prayer to your kids, and motivate you to begin this meaningful journey, regardless of your children's age.
Helpful Links from this Episode:
Some linked items are affiliate links. This means that we receive an itty-bitty commission if you choose to purchase through these links.
- How to Pray the Scriptures Podcast Episode
- Prayer Songs (10 Fingers Folded in Prayer)
- Creating a Prayer Journal
- I Can Talk with God by Debby Anderson (While we didn't discuss this book in the podcast, it is an excellent children's book to explain prayer to children.)
- How to Teach a Child to Pray
Episode Sponsor: ABCJesusLovesMe.com, an educational ministry that equips adults with the materials needed to be intentional in educating children.
Get connected with Parenting to Impress:
Facebook Group: /groups/ABCJLM
Facebook: /heidi.franz.2911
Instagram: /abcjesuslovesme/
Subscribe to Blog & Newsletters: forms.feedblitz.com/5r0
Thanks for listening!
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How to Pray the Scriptures for Yourself and Your Family
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We know God wants us to pray and that it's a valuable part of our walk with Him. But sometimes prayer is hard. We don't know what to say, or how to pray and often we find ourselves in a prayer rut. In this episode Heidi and Melanie discuss the benefits of praying Scripture and share ways you can incorporate this into your prayer life.
Helpful Links from this Episode:
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- YouVersion Bible Website & App
- Blue Letter Bible Website & App
- Lectio 365 App
- Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie Bernt
- Praying the Scriptures for Your Teen by Jodie Bernt
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Advice We've Learned Along the Way, Part 1
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Join Heidi and Melanie in the first episode of a 3-part series on parenting and marriage advice they’ve learned over the years. Some of it may be familiar to you but expect a few surprises too!
Helpful Links from this Episode:
- Quality Books for Children
- How My Expectations Nearly Ruined My Family Blog Post
- What Lies Are You Believing? Episode #1
Episode Sponsor: The ABCJesusLovesMe Bible Curriculum - Fun, interactive Bible learning at home, preschool, or church for ages 3-10 years.
Facebook Group: /groups/parentingtoimpress
Facebook: /heidi.franz.2911
Instagram: /abcjesuslovesme/
Get connected with Parenting to Impress:
Facebook Group: /groups/ABCJLM
Facebook: /heidi.franz.2911
Instagram: /abcjesuslovesme/
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