Listening for Jesus…

Okay…one more lesson…this one hits harder…beware!

I hate to admit…while bathtime and books have been a regular routine in our home since week 2 that we brought Evie Kate home…prayers and brushing teeth came much later.  Why is it easier to read a book than to pray with your child?  I guess becuase there is no script?  So, we have recently added this to our regular nighttime routine.  It is really my favorite time of day…to get to hear what she is thankful for or who she thinks to pray for without being prompted.

So, tonight Evie Kate says “let take turns.”  I say “okay, you first.”  She says, “no you first.”  So, I pray for all the things I myself pray that she’ll be thankful for…someday…like the amazing relationship she has with her brother (I am believing Christ for this one!) – and then it is her turn.  We just sit there.  I says, “Evie it is your turn.  Tell Jesus what you are thankful for.”  She looks at me with those big blue eyes and says “mama, I am listening for Jesus to talk to me.”

Gulp.  My bible study lately has been about how sometimes I need to hit my knees to listen…not always dump a laundry list and get on my way.

I am so blessed.