Precious little boys

One of the sweetest things in the world to me is hearing children pray. There's a reason God tells us to have child-like faith.

It's because children believe with all of their hearts that God is going to do what they ask of Him.

My nephews (ages six and twenty months) came over to stay with us yesterday and ended up spending the night. We don't get to see them very much, so I love having some time to spend with them.

An hour or so after they arrived, my living room was proof that they were there. I found cars and Kinex pieces in places that shocked me, and dinosaurs covered my carpet.

It was awesome!

Once the baby was down for bed last night, I helped the six year-old get ready. He stayed in his cousin's (A) bedroom, though A was at church camp, and he asked me to sit with him when he said his prayers.

They all started out, "Please God..." and were precious. After lifting up his requests, he said, "And I am very, very thankful for my entire family. In Jesus' name, amen."

Wow, talk about touching my heart! It was a very sweet moment.

We also loved hearing the baby walking around saying, "I want cheese" and "yeah" to every question we asked him. It was hilarious!

Today at lunch after church, our friends' always vocal four year-old recited the pledges he says at school every day. Listening him talk about pledging to the Bible, God's Holy Word, and to the Christian flag, my heart was warmed yet again.

Maybe he doesn't fully understand those pledges now, but I believe they are seeds being firmly planted in his heart.

These kiddos in my life are growing up way too quickly, and it is such a joy to be around them when they are tiny and innocent and full of life. What a blessing!

Have a great Monday!