A Child's Prayer

We occasionally smile condescendingly at the sweet, simple prayers of young children. Sometimes the simplicity of the words children use in prayer hides their wisdom, but when we listen carefully, there are lessons to be learned.

Dear Heavenly Father, 

I recognize that you are my eternal Father, and I feel that you love me, and I love you. 

Thank you for this day. 

Thank you for letting me live another day to live, grow, and play on this beautiful earth.

Thank you for my family.

I recognize that the family is an important part of the Plan of Salvation, and I'm grateful for a family that loves me and takes care of me. I know that my family can be together forever.

Thank you for our home. 

I am thankful for my house and for a place where I can feel safe and sheltered and where I can feel your Spirit. 

Thank you for my puppy.

I know that you created the animals on the world. They are wonderful to see and some are fun to play with.

Thank you for the beautiful world.

I am glad you created this world because I love to see the beautiful sky, trees, flowers and plants. I know you did it to make us happy.

Help me to feel happy and not be scared.

I know that you have the power to make me feel happy and bring me peace. 

Suffer little children . . . to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14)

 

Next time you have a chance to hear a child pray, you may want to listen more closely. You just might learn something you really need to know.