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Prayer and Family Life
Praying Together, Growing Together: Building a God – Centred Family Through Prayer
1. The Foundation: God’s Design for Family – Genesis 1:27-28, 2:1-24
- God created the family unit as the foundational structure of society.
- The family is meant to be a place of blessing, growth and spiritual formation.
- Psalm 127:1 – “Unless the Lord build the house, the builders labour in vain.”
- Deuteronomy 6:6 -7: Teaching children about God in daily life.
- Ephesians 5:22-33: Christ-centred marriage relationships.
- Marriage and family relationships are designed to reflect God’s character.
2. The Power of Prayer in Family Life – Matthew 18:19-20
Prayer as Communication with God
- James 5:16 – ” The Prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually”
- Philippians 4:6-7 – Prayer brings peace that transcends understanding.
Prayer as Family Unity
- Ecclesiastes 4:12 – “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”
- Acts 16:31-34 – Entire households coming to faith.
- Matthew 18:19 – Agreement in prayer brings divine presence .
- Biblical families made prayer and worship central to their household identity.
Abraham’s Household (Genesis 18:19)
- Abraham commanded his household to follow the Lord.
- Interceded for Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:22-33)
- Built altars and called upon the name of the Lord.
Job’s Family Devotion (Job 1:5)
- Regularly offered sacrifices for his children.
- Sought God’s protection over his family.
- Maintained faith even in family tragedy.
The Early Church Families
- Cornelius (Acts 10:2) – Devout and God-fearing with his whole household.
- Lydia (Acts 16:15) – Her household was baptized together.
- Philemon – Church met in his home (Philemon 1:2).
Reflection Question: How does your family currently reflect God’s design and purpose?
