If you want to raise your children to know and love Jesus, then a regular rhythm of blessing may prove to be a helpful habit of grace. How can I meaningfully bless my children before bedtime? I love this question. It’s from a dad named Wes. “Hello, Pastor John. My question is about blessing my children. I have three boys, six and under. Among the household duties that I regularly assume is bedtime. I have, since each was born, sang ‘Jesus Loves Me’ to them every night, thousands of times, inserting their names into the lyrics. I am stunned at the impact this little song has. Even when a child is melting down and revolting against being put to bed, they will not let me skip the song. Additionally, I pray for each son. “Now, I have decided to give each of my boys a blessing. It will be given to them nightly and must be theologically rich, since it will be memorized by them through the years. There are so many biblical truths I want them to understand and carry into adulthood. I cannot seem to find the right words or Scriptures to incorporate them all. If you were writing (or selecting) a blessing for your son to carry throughout his life, how would you do it, and maybe more specifically, what truths would you want them to hear every night?” Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-bless-my-children-before-bed Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john