I just watched a musical consisting of children praising Jesus as the best friend someone could have. My 9-year-old participated. I need to talk to her about my lack of belief. I need to discuss this with my wife soon.
Your wife is religious? Since women typically rule the household, and their men must do as they say or hit the road, good luck with that.
Or you could just consider that since Jesus is only a figment of their imaginations, you could think of the praise song as being a tribute to her imaginary friend..sort of like the hit song, "Rubber Ducky," from Sesame Street.
I still pray "in Jesus' name" at times and get an answer, same as I just wish for something without praying and get an answer..it's all just me anyway, so it doesn't matter what I say.