Young Warrior

Owen has become more serious about his prayers lately. He wants to "pray like an adult" more often and though he keeps them brief, he seems to sincerely ask for, or thank God for what is important to him. Usually at meal time it's something like, "Dear God, we thank you for this food and for our family and for our blessings, in Jesus name, Amen."

At bedtime it's very similar but he thanks God for his favorite happening of the day, or his favorite new object of the day. I usually try to get him to pray for a good night's rest but he is insistent on praying for what he wants or likes and rest isn't usually at the top of his list.

The other day as we all sat down to eat dinner he volunteered to pray for our meal and I had to smile as he said, "Dear God, thanks for the food and for our family and thanks for your good wisdom and for the blessings. In Jesus Name, Amen."

I don't know if he knows what wisdom is but obviously he's heard us use the term. I love to hear his prayers.