Mark 1:35 “In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.”

Is there a better lesson we can teach our children than this? Even Jesus, the Son of God, part of the Godhead, found time to get away to pray. It says he found a “secluded place” so no one or nothing could bother Him. If He took the time to do that, how much more do we need to do that?

Years ago I had an office which had been a dorm room at a Children’s Home. It had two closets as you walked in the door, one on the right and one on the left. I turned one of those into a Prayer Closet where I could go each morning and pray. I loved that little closet. I could literally “hide” and pray for the staff and children.

Moms and Dads, why not help your children find a spot where they can pray? It could be the corner of their room or another place in the house where it is safe and quiet. Wouldn’t you love to be like the disciples when they searched for Jesus and find your child praying in secret? That would bless my heart.

Teaching our kids to pray is so easy. We just have to model it for them. I love to hear children pray and I guarantee you God does too. Surely He smiles when their prayers reach His ears.