That lasted for a while and it got to be rather annoying, in a helpful way. I'd be oblivious to the beep or subconsciously putting off my moment of connection, when Lila would pipe up and I'd "have to" pray. Eventually, she started to lose interest, but we'd keep doing it. Sometimes she'd participate, and other times I think she might have been trying to block out my presence.Well, every moment of this experiment was made worthwhile this morning. (not that i haven't seen God working in other ways as well, but this was enough even if i hadn't)
I was in our playroom/classroom, cleaning up before preschool, and didn't even have my watch on. I heard it beep from another room and only vaguely registered the sound. A few seconds later, Lila appeared beside me and said, "Let's pray to God!"
She got down on her knees next to me, folded her hands, bowed her head, closed her eyes (none of which we make her do when praying), and said,
"Hmm... Let's see... Thank you for school coming this week and please help me be kind and gentle to my friends. Amen."
She has been listening and she has been learning. Lila has offered her thanks to God before, but she has never asked for help on her own. What I am doing does make a difference and it fills my heart to know that God is using this experiment to make me a better godly example for my daughter.
Praise God for this beautiful child and all that He continues to teach me through her!
1 comment:
That is so sweet! I am so glad she is learning these things as a child. As you know, we were never taken to church or encouraged to go when we were small. The only time I specifically remember going was with Pearl, Deborah and Karen once. I regret not having been brought up in church. I know I can go and learn things now but it's not the same.
Mama
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