When Gail and I were first married someone told us to pray aloud with each other at bedtime. So we committed to doing this together. It has been a wonderful discipline for us for many reasons. By praying together we know what each other is concerned about and praying for. Also, it has kept us at peace with each other. We know we have to settle our differences before we go to bed. We just can't pray together if we aren't at peace with one another!
Gail and I also have prayed out loud for our children or grandchildren at bedtime. This is something we've done for years. When we'd tuck our child in we'd pray for them and then our child would pray. We've carried this over to our grandchildren. It is a great way to end the day. Sometimes the grandchild does not want to pray and that is alright too.
A book I was recently reading said our prayers can really comfort the grandchildren and give them peace at bedtime. Praying aloud also sends a much-needed message that tells the grandchild, "You are loved and valuable." It also shows them that God loves them, knows them by name, and cares about their every need.
Aren't we so blessed to be able to speak to our Heavenly Father? HE IS GOOD!
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