The Question ~

'Mom?' Hannah asks this morning on the way to Montessori... 'aren't you going to ask who wants to pray?'

'You're right, Han! I didn't realize we were this close! Who would like to pray?'
In my rear view mirror I see a little hand go up and voice exclaim, 'I want to, mom!'
'Ok, Grace. (my not so little 5 year old!) Go ahead when you are ready.'

And so begins a beautiful little prayer asking the Lord to give them a great day with their friends, learning and playing. For happy hearts and attitudes as they go about their day. For their daddy to come home safely from work today, and our family and friends.

And then the line that hits me ... 'and thank you Lord, for ALL You do for us!'

There it is .. 'ALL you do for us!' How do you list out the ALL....

I got up this morning, breathing and rested. I had a warm shower, with clean water, and was able to put on clean clothes. My girls slept in warm beds last night, while the storm howled outside. They had breakfast this morning and warm clothes to put on to go out into the cold... the list keeps on going...

This dare to find joy and count the gifts.... well, the list grows and grows!

All brought to mind from a little one`s prayer. Reflecting on what that word really means.

The dare continues ... counting ALL that He does for us.

Will you start naming His gifts ... there is no time like the present!