As a mother it is important to pray for our children, but I believe that it is equally important to take time to pray WITH our children. Our children not only need to know that we pray FOR them, about their futures and their current struggles, but they need to HEAR us pray and they each need to have the opportunity to PRAY alone with us. Having a daily prayer time is also a great way to strengthen your mother-son relationship.

Daily Prayer Time for Today

During our daily prayer time it is important that we remember any current struggles or difficulties our sons are facing. It tells them that we are listening and watching, that we are choosing to be present in their lives today. When we choose to pray with them about something we’ve noticed but they haven’t mentioned, those prayers can open doors to new conversations later! So, don’t miss out on the opportunity to pray about something you haven’t discussed yet.

It’s so important that we don’t pass up the every day stuff during daily prayer time alone with our sons. They need to know that God cares just as much about the “little” things in their lives as He does about the “big” things they’ll face throughout life.

Some of the every day things I pray about with my son are…

• His relationship with God
• His attitude
• His schoolwork
• His work ethic
• His friendships

Daily Prayer Time About Tomorrow

There are many unknowns in our children’s future so it may seem difficult to pray for their futures. Yet, taking the time to pray alone with our sons in regards to their futures will show them that we care and it will remind them that God holds their tomorrows in His hands.

We can’t know what our son’s tomorrows may bring, but we can pray for them to be prepared for them and that God will direct their lives now for their future. One important prayer that we must not forget is in regards to his future wife. She will become part of our families some day, so we need to pray for her now.

Some future prayers that I pray about with my son are…

• His calling from the Lord
• His future as a husband
• His future as a father
• His future wife

Daily prayer time is a great way to cultivate faith and strengthen communication within your mother-son relationship. Prayer time together is an amazing opportunity to allow God to speak to both of your hearts and grow you closer to Him and each other.

Do you take the time to pray alone with your son(s) each day? What are some things you pray about with and for them?

Today is Family Fun Friday and I’m excited to share my 6 featured posts with you!

• Gabby from Mama Gab shares a real and authentic post about a day in the life of a mother. Stop by and check out her post, When Motherhood Feels Like It’s Just Too Much.
• Fall has become my favorite season, for many of the reasons that Elizabeth from Balm to My Soul shares in her post, Five Ways Fall Can Make You a Better Person.
• Dear Christian Woman, It’s Time to Grow Up, is a real post that all Christian women need to take a moment to read. It isn’t an easy read, but still needs to be read. Kaylene from Faithful Feat shared this great post.
• One Sure Fire Way to be Miserable was shared by Elizabeth from Balm to My Soul. It’s so easy to get stuck on the negative in life, this post brings you back to focus on the good and the things in life that really matter.
• Sometimes the life experiences we face make us wonder where God could possibly be. Patty from Essential Thing Devotions shares her story of not being able to find God, in her post When You Can’t Find God.
• Every mom has a different life and a different story of their life, Kelly from Raising Samuels Homeschool shares a great post about what being a SAHM means to her. Take a moment and read her post, The Busy Life of a Stay At Home Mom.

You’ll never run out of great ideas for family fun at Family Fun Friday!

Every week we feature the best link-ups on the web with free printables, games, activities, money-saving and organizing ideas, recipes and more. If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Family Fun Friday community.

Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! If you like Family Fun Friday, help this blog party grow by giving it a +1 on Google+. Thanks so much!

Family Fun Friday

I love my co-hosts Danita, Selena, Misty, and Herchel! Your links get five times the exposure as they will show up on five blogs at the same time. Woo-Hoo! Each co-host is featuring her top picks from the party so you get an increased chance in being featured as well. Each featured post will be pinned by the hostesses so be sure to link up your best!

Meet our Family Fun Friday hostesses:

Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
Danita enjoys blogging about cooking and shares yummy recipes on her blog OTasteandSee. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Danita will feature Delicious Recipes.
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter.
Misty is passionate about women’s ministry and encouraging the hearts of wives and moms. You can check out her inspired posts on Beautiful Ashes. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Misty will feature posts to encourage women and family fun.
Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.

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If you’re a mom keep reading because we have some wonderful fun ideas to inspire you with your little ones and family. My blogging friends are linking up craft ideas, fun in the kitchen, preschool & homeschool ideas, and ways to spend time as a family.

My blog is growing but I need your help, please like my facebook page or PIN a button and help spread the word about HappyandBlessedHome.com. Thanks so much.

Highlights and FUN FREEBIES!

In case you missed it last week I started rolling out a new e-mail subscription service on HappyandBlessedHome.com – Mad Mimi! Now subscribers have instant all the time access to all the fun FREE printables at HappyandBlessedHome.com. Click here to learn all about our new subscriber benefits. Woo-hoo!

And for the month of September – you can still take advantage of my limited time offer for FREE Preschool Circle Time Morning Board Printables. It’s a subscriber freebie and a wonderful tool for educational enrichment. And, if you have a little one who loves Sesame Street, make sure to visit my post with FREE Sesame Street Birthday Party Decorations, you’ll want to download your copy {no subscription required for the Sesame Street printables}.

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Special Thanks

Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms.

Featured Bloggers:

Learning Activities for Preschoolers

Preschoolers love to learn!! Stop by and check out Selena’s learning activities for preschool features at her blog Look We’re Learning! When you have a minute, show her a little bloggy love on Facebook.

Halloween Fun for the Family

There are some fun Halloween activities that Herchel has featured at Sruggbugg Corner. Follow the link to Herchel’s blog and if ya’ll have a minute stop by Herchel’s Facebook Page and show her a little bloggy love. 🙂

I Need Chocolate

Danita is sharing a love of chocolate on her blog O Taste and See here. Discover great recipes and follow Danita by liking her Facebook page here.

Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

The Facebook party link-up has been moved to another page, located at: Like Me on Facebook Link-Up Here. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers, network and help each other grow your Facebook Page’s likes.

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