For the past several months I have been trying to show Parker that we can pray throughout the day wherever we are and about whatever is on our hearts rather, than just at meals or before bed. I explained to him that God wants us to talk to Him all day long and talk about whatever we feel like and that nothing is too silly for God. I have had to prompt these "spontaneous" prayers like the one about needing to find a close parking spot at Walmart when it was frigidly cold one morning, or the one asking God to help the boy at the park who pushed us three times, or asking for courage one night when the shadows were scary and the one asking Jesus to make us happy because we really missed Daddy after a fun 3 day weekend together. That was until tonite. Trev and I had both gone in Parker's room to tuck him in and pray with him. After about 10 minutes I heard him calling for us so I went back in and he asked if he could have a little glass of water. While he was drinking he asked me what I was doing out in the kitchen and I told him I was getting ready for bed b/c I didn't feel well and wanted to get to bed early. As I was getting ready to close the door he goes, "Mommy, Wait! I need to pray for you and your being sick." I was so touched and amazed that someone so little could be so thoughtful. So I sat back down on his bed and he held my hand and prayed, "Dear Jesus, I pray that mommy not get sick and you make her better. Help her tummy to feel "otay" in morning. AMEN"
Lord, I pray that our little boy always has a prayerful heart. One that is filled with compassion, kindness, and forgiveness. Help me to model for him the unconditional love and grace you have demonstrated to me time and time again. Amen
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