Teaching your children to pray is a beautiful way to help them grow closer to God. Try using the PPRAY method to make it simple and meaningful for them.
1. **Praise (Who He Is):** Explain to your child that praising God means recognizing Him for who He is. You can say, “Let’s tell God how amazing He is because He loves us, He is kind, and He is always with us.” Encourage your child to say things like, “God, you are wonderful!” 🧡
2. **Praise (What He Has Done):** Guide your child to think about their day and identify specific blessings. Ask, “What good things happened today that we can thank God for?” Help them to praise God for His actions, such as, “Thank you, God, for helping me at school today.” 🧡
3. **Repentance:** Teach your child that repentance means saying sorry to God for their mistakes. You might say, “When we do something wrong, it’s important to tell God we’re sorry and ask for His forgiveness.” Encourage them to pray, “God, I’m sorry for not listening to my parents today. Please forgive me.” 🧡
4. **Ask:** Encourage your child to ask God for anything they need, no matter how small or big. Explain, “We can talk to God about anything. Is there something you need or want? Let’s ask Him together.” Teach them to include others in their prayers too, “God, please help my friend feel better.” 🙏
5. **Yield:** Teach your child the importance of waiting for God’s answers. Explain, “Yielding means we trust God to answer our prayers in the best way and at the right time. It’s about being patient and believing God knows what’s best for us.” Encourage them to pray, “God, I trust you and I will wait for your answer.” 🕊️
Use the PPRAY method to help your children develop a rich, heartfelt prayer life. Practice these steps regularly and watch their relationship with God grow.
