"Every parent knows the well rehearsed reasons why it’s important to give a routine for small children as they go to bed. Rest of course is very important for health. Most parents know firsthand what it’s like to deal with a young one the next day when they don’t get enough sleep! And some of the most important life lessons can be taught by ordering the end of the day to give an example of the importance of ritual and discipline. However, underneath all of these is an even deeper theological lesson to be learned when we create a prayer routine for our little ones before they go to bed."

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