Dear Friend,
Do you take time out to pray?

Here’s a story on prayer from a mother.

Last week, I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads, he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman's remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream!

Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me,” Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said,

"I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?" my son asked.

"Cross my heart," the man replied.

Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."

Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his ice cream and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile, he told her:

"Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good already."

The smallest details of your life interest God. This week, add prayer to your ‘must-do’ list. No matter how insignificant the situation might be, don't think God is too busy to help you with it.

Just Ask Him!

And if you're longing for a deeper rhythm of prayer, I'd love to invite you to a mid-year prayer retreat happening from 1st to 6th July. It’s a refreshing time to reconnect with God (Online and in-person). Click here for more details.

Shalom,