How to Teach Your Kids to Pray for Others [Family Guide Week 4]

You've made it! Welcome to Week 4 of our family prayer practice—and this one may be the most transformational yet. This week, we’re focusing on praying for others, using Matthew 6:13 and the life of Jesus as our guide. He didn’t just pray for friends—He prayed for His enemies, for His disciples, and for people who didn’t yet know Him. What a powerful model for our children to follow. Juli shares simple but meaningful ways to help your kids intercede for others—from whiteboard prayer lists to breath prayers to scripture-based intercession. Whether you're praying as a family or helping older kids develop their own rhythms, this practice will help build empathy, compassion, and a Christlike mindset. 📖 Verse Focus: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” 📚 Story Focus: Jesus praying for His disciples and His enemies (John 17, Luke 23:34) ✨ This week includes: Tips for helping kids pray for friends, teachers, and even enemies A breath prayer toolkit for emotional regulation and spiritual focus Recommended resources for parents and kids to go deeper Continued Scripture prayer practice for older kids 💬 Comment below: Who did your family pray for this week? What surprised you? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Download the full Family Guide at https://formedbyjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Formed-By-Prayer-Family-Guide-2025.pdf 📚 Resources mentioned: Raising Prayerful Kids, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer, and Praying the Scriptures for Your Children