ThIs LiTtLe PrAyEr Of MiNe

If you put yourself back in the shoes of a child, with all of life's problems taken away, everything seems so happy and joyful!  If only we could all have the joyfullmess, simplicity and innocence of a child....  As I read Emma her bedtime books, devotionals and bible stories, I have really seemed to learn a lot myself.  The lessons written for children are so simple and to the point.  Sometimes, as adults, we try too hard to make things more complex than they need to be.  God makes it easy for us to be his children, if we just focus on Him only, and not the other things in this world.  This book of Emma's, "This Little Prayer of Mine" by Anthony DeStefano, is one of my favorite books of hers.  It is the sweetest little prayer that has really touched my heart!   

I know you're up in heaven God, and can hear my voice from there

I'm just a little child.  Will you answer my short prayer?

Whenever I feel really scared and want to hide my head,

please help me to be brave and strong and face my fears instead.

And when my heart is very sad, and tears roll down my face,

please help me to be happy so a smile can take their place.

Whenever I feel all mixed up, unsure of what to do

please show my what the right path is and help me follow you.

And when I act a little bad, not like I know I should,

forgive me God.  Please dont be mad, and help me be good.

Whenever I feel all alone, with not a friend in sight,

please let me know you're here with me and everything's all right.

Now if Im being selfish ,God, by asking for too much,

I'd like to tell you thank you for a bunch of other stuff.

For toys and rides and candy, and Christmas Bells that ring.

For summertime and wintertime, for autumn and the spring.

For puppies, pies and icecream, my family and my friends.

But most of all Im grateful for your love that never ends.

Please help me God to be more like you. Give me your love to share.

I want to help the poor and the sick and show them that I care.

And if you give me riches God, that fill a treasure chest,

I promise to be generous and share what I possess.

So now this little prayer of mine is coming to an end.

There's really just one more thank I'd like to ask again.

Please love me God, forevermore.

Thats all I want, Amen.