Often we hear people say things like "you are in my thoughts and prayers" or "I'm praying for you" when someone is going through a hard time. How often though do we actually stop and pray for that person and what they are dealing with? I'm guilty too so don't get me wrong here. I try my best to stop at that moment I say it or write it and pray but not always the case. Lately, I've been watching my two kids in this area and their little hearts bring me back to just how I need to be more on point so to speak with praying when I say I will be or see the need.
One of Joshua's PE teachers at school got very hurt, needed surgery and will be out for the school year. This isn't even his teacher for the class but he knew about the injury. One morning Joshua came over to me to and said " You know mom, last night I stayed up late after you put me to bed and do you want to know why?" Immediately I thought, he was playing with Lego's or some sort of toy but replied with "what" and waiting for his response. I was shocked with his answer. "I was praying for Mr. Newell. I know he is very hurt and I just want him to get better." Never would I have thought my almost 7 year old would be staying up late b/c his heart was heavy for a teacher at his school. It amazes me that after a long exhausting day this is what my son is doing late at night. Melts my heart..I can't imagine what it did to God's!
Then yesterday Joshua got hurt in PE class at school and ended up getting a fat lip. He's completely fine and his school nurse even had him call me after it happened to tell me the whole story along with that he was okay. When he got in the car after school, he showed Gianna and do you know what she did...she immediately closed her eyes, folded her hands, bowed her head and prayed for God to make Joshua's lip all better. She is 3 1/2! How innocent and sweet she is to show her brother love in such a way.Again, in awe of the actions of my little ones.
My kids seem to not think twice about praying. These are just two of many examples I could give you. They hear or see a need and they just DO! I'm ashamed to say that I don't stop immediately with that friend that is hurting and pray or get on my knees when I know I need to. I'm not saying I don't pray, that isn't what I'm talking about here. I'm talking about praying as our first response..not a last resort. No person will ever give you the response you need like you will get from our Lord. You can call your mom, your sister/brother, friend and get an immediate response for whatever you are asking for but will you get THE ANSWERS you need from Him that way? I've learned recently that not only do we have to just stop and pray but we have to be still and listen for those answers.
You know the saying "Stop, Drop and Roll"...Yea, I think it's time we "Stop, Drop and Pray"
