Prayer

Tonight I had a soccer game at 8:20. Normally the kids are in bed by 8:00. Tonight however, I snuck Caleb out of bed, got him dressed and took him to my game. It was a real treat for him. He got to sit right on the bench with the team. He got me water when I came out for a sub. He cheered me on when I scored and laughed when I fell down. It was so much fun having him with me.
After the game he ran out onto the court and started dribbling the ball and shooting goals. He's pretty good for a 4 year old. To be honest, he's a remarkable defender. Just yesterday in his game he scored two, missed four wide left but stopped or saved about a dozen. He really has a mind fore defense.
Anyway, after arriving home, we got him into his pajamas and let him tell mom all about the adventure. Then, very intentionally, I told him how much fun I had and asked him if he would sit with me and thank God for a fun night. We sat on the basement floor, held hands and thanked God for soccer, healthy bodies and our special relationship. Of all the fun tonight, that was the best.
As Caleb (or any of my kids) grows up, I want to be the kind of a dad that pulls him aside or stops my world to pray with my child. I want them to know just how much God has blessed. I want him to see in me the priorities of faith and family. I've been waiting for this opportunity. I'm so glad that tonight it began.
Amen.