Hi Steve, this is just presious. I love this one it's a keeper. Thanks for sharing. Original message: > A CHILD'S PRAYER
> Dear God, are You still awake? > Have You got a minute or two? > You're pretty good at understanding, > And I really need to talk to You. > You see, Mommy came to tuck me in, > Like she does every night. > I was trying to play a trick on her, > Since she can't see without the light. > I was going to close my eyes > And pretend to be asleep. > But when I heard her crying, > I didn't dare let out a peep. > She started talking to you, God. > Did You hear the things she said? > Could You hear what she was saying > As she stood beside my bed? > Why would Mommy be so sad? > I wondered just what I had done, > And then I began to remember it all > As she named them one by one... > This morning we worked in the garden, > But, honest, I really didn't know > That if I picked all those little yellow blooms > The tomatoes wouldn't grow! > Charlie and I were trying to be helpers, > 'Cause I know that's what Mommy needs, > But I don't think she was too happy with us > when we pulled up carrots instead of weeds. > Mommy said we should stop for the day, > she decided we had helped quite enough. > I sure had worked up an appetite... > I didn't know gardening was so tough! > We had peanut-butter and jelly for lunch > and I shared too much, I guess... > But I didn't realize until I was done > that Charlie had made such a mess. > Mommy said she needed a nap, > she had one of her headaches today. > She told me to keep an eye on my sister > and find something quiet to play. > Well, God, do You remember all those curls > you gave my little sister Jenny? > We played barber shop...very quietly... > and now, well, she doesn't have any. > Boy, was Mommy mad at me... > I had to go sit on my bed. > She said never to cut "people hair" again. > I guess I'll practice on Charlie instead. > We sat and watched poor old Albert, > I just knew he must be so bored > Going round and round > in the same place all day, > Wouldn't You think so, Lord? > I didn't think it would hurt > to let him out for a while. > I mean, mice need exercise, too. > By the way, have You seen Albert lately? > He's been sort of missing since two. > Mommy sent us outside for the rest of the day. > She said we needed fresh air. > But when Daddy came home she told him > She was trying to get something out of her hair. > We thought Mommy needed cheering up, > so we decided to brighten her day. > But, God, did You see the look on her face > When we gave her that pretty bouquet? > We had gotten a little bit dirty, > so Mommy said to get in the tub. > "Use soap this time," she reminded, > "and please don't forget to scrub." > Charlie didn't like the water too much, > but I lathered up real good. > I knew Mommy would be so proud of me > For cleaning up like I should. > I went downstairs to the table, > but during dinner it started to rain... > I'd forgotten to turn off the water, it seems, > and I hadn't unplugged the drain! > I decided right then it was just about time > to start getting ready for bed, > When Mommy said, "It's sure been a long day." > And her face began turning all red. > I lay there listening to Mommy > as she told You about our day. > I thought about all of the things I had done > and I wondered what I should say. > I was just about to tell her > that I'd been awake all along, > And ask her to please forgive me > for all of those thing I'd done wrong. > When suddenly, I heard her whisper, > "God, forgive me for today... > For not being more understanding > when those problems came my way... > For not handling situations in the way > You wanted me to...for getting angry > and losing my temper, > Things I know You don't want me to do. > And, God, please give me more patience, > Help me make it through another day, > I'll do better tomorrow, I promise. > In Jesus' name I pray." > Wiping her eyes, she kissed me > and knelt here beside my bed. > She stroked my hair for a little while..." > I love you, precious," Mommy said. > She left the room without ever knowing > That I'd been awake all the time. > And God, could we make it our little secret? > You know, just Yours and mine? > I'm sorry I was so much trouble today, > I really didn't mean to be... > Daddy says it's tough being a kid sometimes, > but I think it's harder on Mommy than me. > Well, goodnight, God. Thanks for listening. > It's sure nice to know You're there. > I feel so much better when I talk to You > 'cause You always hear my prayer. > And I'll do better tomorrow, I promise... > Just You wait and see! > I'll try not to be so much trouble again, > But, God, please give more patience to Mommy > ......Just in case! Amen. > -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
