Prayer A Powerful Connection – Let Kids Learn from Early age

 

Prayer A Powerful Connection – Let Kids Learn from Early age




Society has always believed in caring for the wellbeing of a person — mind, body, and spirit. And we have seen in times like COVID 19 pandemic, the importance to foster hope and faith.

 “One thing that I am always quick to remind people of is that our spiritual health is just as important as our physical and mental health. When we practice positivity, gratitude, and prayer, we are taking the right steps to becoming spiritually healthy.”

Let’s dive deeper into the benefits of these mindful practices that one should develop from childhood.

Childhood is the best time to teach prayer and instil the habit of praying daily. It is in this early phase of life when children can easily develop belief without any preconceived notions. Those sweet and simple prayers are full of faith that good things will happen and God will take care of everything!

There are lot of Different ways of praying.

Private prayer means to pray alone. This is considered very important as it is a time when they can personally connect with God. Prayer, meditation, and singing simple sutras can all be easily done at home.

Extemporaneous prayers are prayers that are said without preparation. An example of this something as simple as a prayer wishing speedy recovery of someone who may have been ill or met with an accident etc. 

Communal prayer means to pray with others. This regularly happens in schools or religious places. This type of prayer can help us connect with like-minded people and generate more faith.

Prayers are a crucial part of a child’s upbringing. When schools conduct prayers regularly, these daily prayers and in turn Faith becomes an integral part of the student’s life.



Kids are naturally spiritual, they love unconditionally, and they are always overflowing with joy. They are filled with innocence and hence they need prayers to build and maintain their faith.

Faith is something that pulls everyone through hard times and helps us overcome all sorrows along with giving us the ability to appreciate the good things we already have in our lives.

Prayers are a kid’s conversation with God, and it is our duty to help them communicate. Given below are a few reasons as to why daily prayers are an important part of your kid’s day:

Praying imparts benefits at all the three levels of activity, thought and attitude.

Researchers have analysed the power of prayer on physical and mental wellness. A 2015 study of patients with congestive heart failure found that experiencing spiritual peace was a better predictor of mortality risk than even comorbidities and functional health. Another study found that religiosity increased optimism in people with major depressive disorder and chronic conditions. Other practices such as Yoga, Tai-chi, and Meditation can also have a positive impact on physical and psychological health.




There are so many methods which you can utilize when teaching children to pray, but the best one is by example.

Your child will develop a strong faith and begin to understand the power of prayer just by seeing you pray. Praying together as a family or praying with your child is invaluable to their spiritual growth.

When a child wakes up, their thoughts should not be just on thankfulness for themselves, but a conscious word towards others they may encounter throughout the day. It should consider the dilemmas as well as the happiness that everyone in the world will experience that day. Those same thoughts and considerations should also be included when is time for bedtime prayers.

During the day, it is also great to encourage a moment of prayer whenever they see something that bothers them or causes them a sense of unease. The same sentiment should also prevail when they see something that inspires wonder and happiness. Both situations simply serve as a reason to strengthen their communication with self.




 

Prayer is a great tool to teach empathy and understanding outside perspectives. When it is added to the routine of prayers for themselves and those in their lives, the presence of others comes naturally as an extension.  Conscious effort of praying in everyday situations helps to grow the sense of respect and concern for those around them as well as a world away. The level of compassion that comes with prayer also builds better ethics in addition to a sense of morality.


I sincerely pray to God to wish you all health, wealth and happiness in the New Year ahead.

By

Dr. Mona Shah

Occupational Therapist , Clinical Psychologist

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