Family Prayers - Praying Families

It is wonderful if Christian families are able to pray together. Not only does this enable the family unit to bring God's love and power into their caring for each other, but it also acts as a reminder of blessing, and a source of help.  Children grow into an environment which knows that the source of help is Christ, and the family know the help they have received together. This kind of believing prayer not only grows children's faith, but can strengthen the faith of parents too.

• Regularly praying together as husband and wife brings the Lord back into the unity of the marriage.
• Teaching children to pray is important, and we offer a page of thoughts to help Christian parents to do this at home. We also offer a page of prayers suitable for children to use.
• Mealtimes offers a chance for a simple family prayer or grace, thanking Him for His provision and blessing.  
• Prayer households are willing to take on a slightly broader role in praying for their neighbourhood.
• Thoughts on how to pray for families and friends.
• Families can pray together about a range of prayer needs. These might include healing of loved ones, the world, each other or their church. It is good to pray about daily life as well as the major issues that dominate tv of the newspapers.