Here are two true stories I recently heard or witnessed involving two precious boys and their deep spiritual reflections!!  Enjoy these with a laugh and maybe even garner a lesson or illustration.

“A Really Long Prayer”

Jude, an early elementary grandchild of one of our elders, wanted to read his Bible, so he turns to the book of Jude.  He thought he would read it because they share the same name.  [Makes sense to me!]

Later when he is recounting this to his mom, she compliments him on how good this is.  She asks him, “Did you read the whole book?”  He replies, “yes.”

She says, “Tell me what you learned.  Just one thing from reading this book.”

He replies, “Well it was one really long prayer!”

[Hint:  the book ends with “Amen”]

This is Landon!!!

“Where is God?”

This story involves our third born Landon.  Landon is full of life and energy.  He is our most challenging child, but he also gives us so much joy and energy.  We were recently going to a wedding ceremony.  On the way down the kids were asking us questions about the ceremony.  I believe the question was “Who makes them married, Dad?”   Just the way a father should, I informed them that God was there at the wedding and He unites them together as a couple.

Fast forward to the church building. . . .

We walk in and take our place, trying not to draw attention like the circus we are with our four kids under 8.  Landon is setting besides me and he stands up on the pew and is intently looking up at the stage.  He says with all seriousness, “Where is God?”  I said, “Well you can’t see Him.”  Landon says, “Well, why not, I want to . . . where is He at?”  (So I did what any good father would do . . . call on mom for more explanation!!)

“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”  Jesus Christ – Mat. 18:4