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How to teach your children to pray

As a parent, you may want to guide your child through a spiritual journey and strengthen their relationship with God. Teaching prayer to young kids can be difficult and complicated since they(re just forming their ideas of Hod. Muckily, you can show them how to pray for their own happiness and that of others by acting as a model and giving them examples. It’s easy to lead your child in prayer once you incorporate it into their routine.

Teaching the Basics of Prayer

1 Discuss what it means to pray and talk to God

Explain that prayer is a form of spiritual communication between a person and God, and it can help them strengthen their relationship with God. Teach them

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