Amazing Grace II

When it comes time for family prayers in the evening, before bed, I always begin by asking if anyone has anything special that they would like to pray about.  The idea behind this strategy is to give anyone who wishes, the opportunity to contribute.

Tonight there were three hands.  Truthfully, there were four - three went into the air while the fourth was clasped firmly over Justin's mouth.  As we began, I sensed unease for several reasons, not the least of which was due to Justin's desperate attempt to free himself from his mother's grasp, nor the excited wiggling of the little boy sitting next to me whose hand was one of the previously mentioned three. 

Ashley prayed for the ability to remain calm thus avoiding the need to throttle Justin.

Ethan prayed for help with school.

Logan...well...

"I want to pray for exploding butterflies!" he exclaimed.

Amen.

- 12 March 2012