Learning faith from a 6-year-old

I am not one to brag on my son too much. As a dad, of course I brag on him. But I try to be judicious in my public bragging.

That being said, I have got to share this story...

Tonight while we are at dinner, Michelle's phone rings. On the other end is her cousin. Evidently, her cousin's sister's baby (who is under a year old) is having seizures. (Note: Please keep this little one in your prayers as they work to sort out the details.)

After Michelle gets off the phone, Michelle says to Matthew that we need to remember to the baby when we pray. Now this is where it gets interesting.

Matthew turns to Michelle and says, "Let's pray for the baby right now." He then immediately starts to pray right there at the table and asks God to make it so the baby isn't sick. He asked God that it would be a miracle and that the doctors would say, "Wow!"

Obviously, Michelle and I both teared up during and after the prayer.

Two things. First, I am so proud of my wife for being a mom who trains and encourages this kind of response. She is the one who devotes hour upon hour to shaping our son while I am working. That's not to say I don't spend a lot of time with him, but she is the hardest working mom I know.

Second, I am proud of my son for showing me what real faith looks like. I often say I will pray for someone, and sometimes I forget. But not Matthew. He decides to pray on the spot. And in doing so, He shows me what it looks like to take God at His word and ask.

shine!
Jason