Sundae Prayer

For FHE we try to make the lessons short but sweet. This particular lesson was derived from our concern for lack luster prayers in our home. The kids are still learning how to pray to their Heavenly Father, but the prayers are a bit more than repetative and shallow. So, we thought we would have Sundae Prayers. We asked the kids what things need to exist in a prayer. We sang the Pray in Faith Song which is an excellent reminder of such formats. For those of you unfamiliar with the song it goes a little something like this:

I kneel to Pray
Everyday
I speak to Heavenly Father
He hears and answers me
When I Pray in Faith

I begin by saying dear Heavenly Father
I thank Him for Blessing He sends
Then humbly I ask Him for things that I need
In the name of Jesus Christ Amen

The kids got a bowl, spoon, ice cream scoop, and the chance to use their mouths by just giving us the basic format. To get any of the good stuff, they had to think of things they were grateful for and the things they needed help from their Heavenly Father. Then for prayers that night we reminded them to give a ice cream prayer. It worked pretty well for awhile, but we still get the 2 second meal prayer that Tiago blurts out on a daily basis. I guess it is a work in progress.