Improving Communication

Praying together unites families under a banner of common goals as family members pray for and hear others concerns. Serena Gedlaman of Canada says, "As a family we began to discuss our blessings and needs before prayer time. Perhaps our children were grateful for a recent blessing. Maybe they were worried about their participation in an important event or a friend in need. We talked about anything we felt should be brought before the Lord.

"Communicating like this as a family brought change. We focused on our blessings and became more supportive as we learned of one another's challenges. Our family has a testimony of the power of sincere prayer."