Little Child’s Prayer
by Rhoy Pamparo on Dec.04, 2009, under Personal Thoughts
It’s amazing how God uses ordinary situation to touch the hearts of people. We had some friends over tonight and before we started eating dinner, my son Gabby, had the privilege of praying for the food. Here’s an excerpt of his prayer:
“Dear God … Bless those peoples who don’t have money to buy food. We have food to eat. In Jesus name, Amen … “
Wow, this is coming from a 4-year old who heard about the problem of poverty here in Toronto. I really choked up … really, I did. I have been thinking when was the last time I actually prayed for them … or actually do something for them.
Jesus said, as recorded in Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
So this Christmas season, before we think of the food, or the gifts, or the festivities, let us say a little prayer like what my son prayed for. Better yet, let’s try to do something for those people in need …
December 4th, 2009 on 2:24 pm
Wow.
Thanks for posting this, brother!
December 6th, 2009 on 7:00 am
Karl, I needed this, too!
December 6th, 2009 on 9:38 am
what a wonderful boy.. so young yet he has a big heart for everyone.. mana kay mommy hehehe… congratulations to his parents.
December 8th, 2009 on 11:39 am
joy – indeed! ‘di sa akin nag-mana! hehe