Parents Want to Know 101

Welcome to Parents Want to Know 101. Parents Want to Know 101 was created for parents and those interested in parenting issues and trends, from birth to college, and beyond. It provides exposure to important and current information, relevant to raising a healthy, happy, independent, successful child. What should we, as adults, contribute to our families, the community, and our country to make this happen? The children are our future. Parents need one another; it does take a village.

Monday, June 2, 2014

The Family That Prays Together

By Sharon Rose

The family that prays together really does stand a greater chance of staying together. Praying together creates a situation that includes prayer, but extends beyond the words of the prayer. Praying together creates: forgiveness, intimacy, communication, and a commitment to focus on strengthening the family. The Bible tells us in James 5:16, "pray for each other so that you may be healed." That would certainly include the 'family.'

How to get started: Make a plan for family prayer time, start slow, and with silent prayer, to get everyone comfortable; and do not use prayer as a way to preach and get complaints heard. Pray for blessings and healing within the family.

*More information on strengthening marriage and family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage