prayer in the household worship

"The prayer in the household worship should be brief, particularly where the children are young. It should be fresh, free of all stereotyped phrases, couched in simple language that all can understand. It should be a prayer for the family interests. It should be tender and personal, freely taking up the members by name and carrying to the Lord the particular needs of each; remembering any who are sick, or in trouble, or exposed to danger or temptation."