A year ago, my 5-year-old son X asked me where people go when they die. I realized all my knowledge about rockets and technology couldn’t explain the human soul. So we prayed together for the first time.
What Started It:
X’s innocent question about dеath that engineering couldn’t answer. Instead of giving him science, I said “Let’s ask God to help us understand.”
What It Became:
Our nightly tradition – just the two of us – that transformed both our lives.
What My Son Taught Me About Prayer:
✨ Children pray like talking to a friend – simple, honest, no fancy words
🎯 “God, help daddy not work so much” – his prayer cut straight to the truth
💝 Gratitude for toys and meals vs my complex theological negotiations
⚡ Pray for feelings, not outcomes – courage, kindness, love over specific results
How It Changed Me:
🧘 Created spiritual routine that doesn’t depend on circumstances
👨💼 Made me a humbler leader – willing to say “I don’t know”
⏰ Changed my relationship with time – presence over productivity
🔬 Integrated faith and science – both can beautifully complement each other
❤️ Deepened our father-son bond through shared spiritual moments
For Parents & Grandparents:
Teaching your child to pray teaches YOU how to pray. Leading them to God reminds you how to talk to God yourself. It’s not about indoctrination – it’s about relationship with the divine.
The Beautiful Truth:
We’re not just biological machines. We’re conscious beings capable of love, wonder, and connection to something greater.
💬 Do you have spiritual traditions with your family? What would you add?
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