Last week as I was going thru my morning routine check with 2 of my boys.....
lunch?
agenda's signed?
shoes tied?
sweat shirt?
vitamins?
teeth brushed?
rooms clean?
beds made?
basement lights OFF?
Of course, last but not least, as I am hugging them out the door, I ask.... did you do the MOST important thing this morning......
Your Personal Prayers?
This particular boy loves to get to school early & on time so, he gets a little frustrated when he has to go back & redo a task or wait on the other brother. He was very clever by answering (with a sarcastic voice) "no, I forgot, and is this going to give me SUPER POWERS or something?!?" I was a little surprised as to what he said & then thought how clever, OF COURSE it does, nothing could be further than the truth & nothing could be more powerful than prayer. We all know that. I looked at him and said, "there is no greater power than Heavenly Fathers power, no super hero could do what he can do for you." I think he was a little surprised that it fit so perfectly. I loved this analogy, especially for little boys who admire super hero's. So, now when I remind them all, "don't leave the house with out your SUPER POWERS!" It will seem a little more appealing.
Besides....who wouldn't want to leave with out their SUPER POWERS, anyway?
7 comments:
LOve those moments where as Mom's we can answer back with the perfect answer and then moments later you think..."Wow-that was brilliant of me." :) Cute story Tracey.
Let me guess who that was? Ha! He is so funny. It is so true though. It really makes a difference in the day when we forget to pray.
aw trace, that is such a cute story! (and brilliant)! You always have the most entertaining stories. I love hearing them! So are you guys coming up to ski anytime soon? Deer Valley was seriously awesome and a blast! Let me know, love you! xoxoxo
Tracey- that is such a cute story it gave me little goose bumps, especially when I think about how moms can take a moment like that and throw it out or use it to make sense of on their level...you did a great job !!!
You are an inspiration! I'll give it a try!
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