Last Wednesday night, as wind chills dipped below zero degrees, Andrew prayed at the couch with our 3 youngest (Timothy was at a Christmas party) and we heard each of them begin their prayer with "God, Thank you for the beautiful day...". Actually, they usually begin their prayers this way, but that night when they were finished, I overheard this conversation.
"Guys, I heard every one of you thank God for the beautiful day, but, have you looked outside today? It's really cold and yucky out there." He looked at them for some understanding of what he was saying. Blank stares. "Well, ok, what does a day look like that is NOT beautiful?"
Lucas quickly piped up, "It's when you lose your job and we don't have any more money and we can't stay in our house any more and we don't have food to eat." The girls are nodding as Lucas speaks, Andrew looks at them and smiles, "So, then every day IS beautiful." Lots of emphatic nodding. Andrew and I give hugs and kisses and tuck them into bed and then sit down on the couch together - Wow! Lord, give me that kind of thankful perspective.
Awww, that's so sweet! My kids start out their prayers that way too :) What a great perspective! Good to see you the other day-any luck shopping?
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm having a good day today :) Thanks for the perspective!
ReplyDeleteApril - I got a couple fun items for myself and a few gifts for others. There were a couple gift items that I just could not find. Fortunately, I go with very few expectations. That way I'm just pleased to have spent some great days with my mom and sisters :). How about you?
ReplyDeleteI got alot done, but still have one more gift to get. A good excuse to go again! :) Nothing like making memories with the girls!
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