Pray Without Ceasing

Earlier this week, I left Carter at the dining room table to do his math problems while I went to wash dishes and do some things around the house. I told him I was giving him about 30 minutes to finish his worksheets. I went back to check on him after about 20 minutes to see how he was doing and see if he needed any help. He had only completed 1 problem in 20 minutes! I asked him what had he been doing besides working on his schoolwork (he sometimes has a tendency to daydream or stare out the window so I assumed this was the case). He said “Mama, I’ve been sitting here praying.” Well I could not get upset at him for not doing his work since his reason for not finishing it was because he was praying. I always tell him how important it is to talk to Jesus everyday, and we are to go to Him about everything.

Another day this week, we decided to go eat lunch with Daddy. It was raining that day. As we got started on the road, Carter said “Mama let’s pray for our protection.” So we both agreed in prayer for our protection and the protection over others.

This morning I walked in on Carter praying twice…once after practicing his spelling and once after completing his writing assignment. I left him alone to finish praying before we went on to his other subjects.

I felt led to share this because this is so precious and makes me so happy. If there is one thing I would want to pass on to my child, it is this: to have a solid foundation in Jesus and His Word and to pray without ceasing! Pray about everything! Always rejoice and be thankful!

I read a comment one evening this week that someone had written about this particular video I was watching. This person wrote “satan has attacked children with autism to make them emotionless and without feeling.” At first this kind of upset me because I’m thinking this is not my Carter, but then I just thought not everyone understands or has walked this journey. Carter is the most loving child with the kindest and sweetest heart. He has a love for Jesus and people like no other. I’ve seen him go through things and his faith still not waiver and him say “Mama I still have my faith.” So, I can say this in regards to this person’s statement from this week… “what satan meant for evil, God has turned it around for our good.” And I have heard of several others who could say the same thing about their child’s journey. I can’t imagine what my life would be like without Carter. God has shown me His love by blessing me with my sweet son.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18