An Interesting Prayer, Indeed

I think we have all read articles, heard sermons, or have seen bulletins that discuss the prayers of children. Well, tonight Cody and I had our first true experience of being torn between laughing and scratching our heads. We knew it would eventually happen. We have heard too many stories from others to not realize it was coming.

Ponder upon Aaron's prayer tonight: "Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so much for our family. And thank you for hospitals. And for the post office. And for the fire station. And for the circus. In Jesus name, Amen!"

Hmmm! It was tough to feel that I had to fake a cough attack so as to not give it away that I was laughing.

But here is what I find so amazing about this whole moment. And when you think about it, this really teaches us so much. As funny as it might be, our precious boy actually prayed for some things that I don't. The innocent and thoughtful mind of a 6-year old prayed for important things in this life that are just as much in need of prayers as anything or anyone else. Often times, we find ourselves so busy in life, we don't even think of some things like this.

"Father and Creator in Heaven, you are indeed an awesome God. I cannot thank you enough for blessing me with 2 beautiful boys that teach me so much about life. Thank you for a 6-year old who is able to teach me that all people and all things are important and worthy of prayer. And thank you for the heart of a sweet little boy that wants to pray and tries to see the good in others. Help me to be more like Him."