“Don't pray like you're sad, pray like you're happy.”
These are words of wisdom from my four year old grandson to his daddy as they pray before bedtime.
I'm imagining myself in his tiny tot shoes or should I say Buzz Lightyear jammies to understand what he heard daddy say.
Was it the words or tone of voice prompting that observation from a preschooler? Certainly quiet, reverent prayers before bed could sound cheerless but have great meaning. But I wonder if God ever wants to say Child, don't pray like you're sad, pray like you're happy!
I'm sending the challenge to all my praying friends to belt out prayers of gratitude with verve and vigor. Yes, God does know the depths of joy in your heart, but today if you are happy and you know it shout Amen!
Have a truly Happy Thanksgiving!
Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done!
Sing him songs, belt out hymns, translate his wonders into music!
Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God.
Psalm 105:1 The Message
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ReplyDeleteAMEN! What a great reminder! Thanks Lori!
ReplyDeleteGreat thought around Thanksgiving time !
ReplyDeleteIf we start our prayers out of a grateful heart instead of our pressing needs - we will eventually feel the joy as we look to Him.