Let a Child Pray - Part 2
31/12/14 13:36
After Jesus' disciples saw him praying, they said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11.1.
They had already seen mighty things happen after Jesus prayed - people miraculously healed, difficult people brilliantly handled, human lives changed for the better.
First, from this we see the powerful example Jesus gave to his disciples - and to us as well - of the marvellous results that are gained through prayer.
Second, connecting with God isn't just for adults. The psalmist reminds us of this when he writes, “Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvellous deeds.” Psalm 71.17-18 (NIV).
So, third, when our adult lives are seen to be blessed through answered prayer, our children will surely develop a great interest in having God do great things for them too.
Fourth, we can, of course, pray about anything, any time, anywhere with anyone, but a good time to do this is at a meal time while our whole family is together in one place.
When, with our children, we praise God, seek for his wisdom, truth and love to impact our lives, we do nothing less than hand our children the key to successful living.
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They had already seen mighty things happen after Jesus prayed - people miraculously healed, difficult people brilliantly handled, human lives changed for the better.
First, from this we see the powerful example Jesus gave to his disciples - and to us as well - of the marvellous results that are gained through prayer.
Second, connecting with God isn't just for adults. The psalmist reminds us of this when he writes, “Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvellous deeds.” Psalm 71.17-18 (NIV).
So, third, when our adult lives are seen to be blessed through answered prayer, our children will surely develop a great interest in having God do great things for them too.
Fourth, we can, of course, pray about anything, any time, anywhere with anyone, but a good time to do this is at a meal time while our whole family is together in one place.
When, with our children, we praise God, seek for his wisdom, truth and love to impact our lives, we do nothing less than hand our children the key to successful living.
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Since our children see what makes us tick, let them see us in prayer, not despair.