I am always touched by a child's prayer. A few days ago, at a family gathering at my sister's house, one of her granddaughters gave a simple but heartfelt prayer and blessing upon the food. Her sweet words reminded me that the Father does not want or need fancy words when we address Him.
He simply asks that we speak from the heart, that we remember Him in our doings, that we give thanks to Him for the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
Ancient scripture tells us of men who offered prayers with great rhetoric and oratorial skills. However, the same scripture warns against such self-aggrandizing words. Those people who pray with the intent to puff themselves up in the eyes of others will have their own reward.
So, for today, I am grateful for the reverent words of a five-year-old child.
You are so right..........5 year olds give the best prayers.....I have a 5 year old that gave a prayer on Sunday also....sweet....
ReplyDeleteBTW........It's awesome to see you....Carla is lucky to have you for a sister.
very sweet!
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