Breakfast Prayers

The other morning I walked into the kitchen to find my son alone at the table. And he was praying. Unashamed. Unrehearsed. Wholeheartedly. He prayed for his sister...his school...and his breakfast. By himself at that big table he sat and prayed aloud to the Father.

I felt pride that he chose to pray without being prompted. And then I felt embarrassed that I couldn't remember the last time I had prayed alone before a meal. But in my embarrassment, I was also encouraged. My 5 year old encouraged me to remember from whom all blessings come. He encouraged me to give thanks to our Creator for all things big and small. And he reminded me that the scriptures say to pray without ceasing. I was so blessed by his actions in that moment...and he didn't even know it. 

My prayer for my sweet boy is that he never loses that fire for the Lord. That he always remembers to pray...whether he is in a crowded room or alone at the breakfast table.