No Images? Click here Chatting with GodFor the past nine days families all over the world have gathered to pray, as part of the initiative from Thy Kingdom Come to create a global wave of prayer. That is now coming to an end, but it’s got me thinking about why thousands of people have committed to praying for eleven days. I guess the answer is simple – as Christians, we know that prayer is the most powerful tool that we have. Prayer changes lives! It makes a difference – because as we pray, our heavenly Father, creator of the universe, listens. ![]() Jeremiah 29:12 Ideas this monthThy Kingdom Come Accountability ![]() Involve others ReflectionSo why do we often find it hard to pray? It’s so easy to forget that God is interested in every aspect of our lives. So many times I forget to thank him in that moment of celebration, to turn to him in challenges, or to just chat to him as I would with my closest friend. It’s really struck me lately how, even though I know God is my rock, I often turn to others for affirmation or advice before coming to him. Sometimes as a busy parent I feel I haven’t got the time to talk to God, and at other times it feels easier to talk to a friend who is physically present. But as a mum I want to change that. I can gain great advice or encouragement from other parents, but as my children face increasing pressures in their schools, friendships and society, I want Jesus to be the first person I run to. Not only because I know including him in all aspects of my life is the best thing for me and my children, but because I want to model it to my children so they’ll also choose to run to God first. And I want to be more proactive in praying for my children. Often, I find myself praying for them as situations arise – when they’ve fallen out with a friend or when they’re fearful or ill. But I want to be more intentional in praying for their character, their relationship with God and their future. So how can we make prayer a more visible and central part of our life? Check out the ideas above for some different ways of developing our prayer lives as a family. Blessings Claire and the Kitchen Table Project team Please send us your stories of inspiring faith at home – good and bad – we know it’s a rollercoaster! We’d love to include them in our emails and on the blog. Care for the Family - a Christian response to a world of need. We've updated our Privacy Notice. If you'd like to learn more click here. ![]() |