Belle's Prayers

I have a bad memory, and last night I was reminded of the importance of keeping my blog by a funny thing Belle said at prayertime before bed.

First, I should say that Belle's prayers these last several months have followed a very predictable trend as to their theme. The theme often is receiving wisdom, but it is also paired with "but only if you want to, God". Lots of her prayers involve--either at the beginning, middle or end--"but you control everything just like you want to...you don't have to do what we ask...we understand if you don't answer how we like...just do what you think is best." I'd like to say that this theme is present in how we pray with the girls...but, um, honestly...I don' t think so. That's just Belle's personality, and we delight in seeing how He made her to interact with Him.

So, anyway, this is what happened last night. My husband had just finished praying over Belle, and said "amen". Belle then said, "Wait Daddy, I have something to pray about. Lord, we love you and we just pray for wisdom. Give us wisdom Lord...and good tempers. May we be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger and slow to think." There was more to her sweet prayer, but I checked out mentally trying to memorize that first part so as to enter it as a blog post this morning.

So often we are blown away by the depth of her prayers...right before it takes a turn, and then we get the giggles. :)