The Family That Prays Together

Evangelist Billy Graham lists seven reasons why having family devotions is important:

1) It unifies the home life and puts faith in the place of friction.

2) It brings to the family group a sense of God's presence.

3) It shows the children that God is relevant to everyday living and not just a Being to be worshiped at church.

4) It gives members of the family an opportunity for self-examination and confession of sin.

5) It strengthens the members of the household for the tasks and the responsibilities they are to face during the day.

6) It insulates us against the hurts and misunderstandings that come our way.

7) It supplements the work of the church and makes our homes a sanctuary where Christ is honored.