A Little Lesson in Faith

I spent most of last night laying in my bed reading. When I did get up, it was to go across the hall to switch the laundry over. To get there, I had to walk by Jed and Elijah’s room. (You probably already know that Jed and Elijah are my little brothers). Anyways, something made me stop short in my exhausted-zombie-like stride down the hallway. Their light was already off, and I heard Jed say, “Oh! Elijah! We forgot to pray!” I thought, Aw, that’s so cute. So I decided to stay to listen for a little while.

What I heard next made me want to cry it touched me so much, captured my attention so that I stayed there, concealed behind their doorframe.

With Jed quietly repeating after him, Elijah said, '”Dear God, thank you for this day….” I don’t remember everything he said, but the quiet simplicity of the prayer stirred my heart. Quietly, he prayed that they would have good dreams, that God would keep them safe. Then, they prayed for Collin Blachar, who’s having dangerous leg surgery; then, they prayed for our friends’ mom, who’s having her cancer treated. Then, they said thank you for mom and dad, Keona, Charity, Eve, Prayer, Ella, Lily. Please keep mom and the baby safe. Then, Elijah said, “Amen.” Again followed by Jed, and I realized they would realize I was listening if I stayed here, and so I went on my way.

As I folded laundry I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Elijah’s clear, but timid voice; then Jed’s quiet, sweet one. If you had of been there, you would’ve heard such faith behind their words. I thought, If only I could have faith like that. They’re just kids, ten and seven, how can they trust in their prayers that much when even I can’t?! I’ve been saved, known Christ longer than both of them together!

Last night, God challenged my faith. He compared it to that of a little child. I realized that I could to trust Him, need to trust Him, so much more.

I think that so many of us need this lesson, and I thought I’d share it with you.