Ephesians 5:19-20
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Do you or your children have trouble remembering to stop and pray throughout the day? I know it took me a long time, (and I still struggle), to remember to pray over each task I embark on. Something that really helps me is to put it in song.
If your children are like mine, every tune they hear seems to develop a life of it’s own. It becomes the anthem of the day until they hear a new song. So why not make it a song about giving praise? Use the tune of a favorite song and make words up that remind them to pray and give thanks.
Don’t worry about your singing voice…God didn’t say “make a joyful *noise* ” by mistake!
In time, your children will pick up the tune and it will help everyone remember to stop and pray.
To the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle:
Thank You Father for this day. In my heart Your love will stay.
I’ll share Your love with all I meet, ’cause I think that you are neat.
In all I say and all I do, I am happy to be with You.
Thank You for the people I love, blessing them from above.
Teach me how to spread Your light, even in the dark of night.
Help me live Your Word each day, helping others on my way.
With my toys or with my blocks,with my dolls or with my rocks
When I color or when I write, I know Your arms will hold me tight.
When I work or when I play, In Christ’s name, this I pray. (Author Unknown)
