Emphasis Preaching Journal

Janet's six-year-old son, Jason, had declared his independence and stated that from now on he was old enough to put himself to bed. Janet lingered close by, but out of sight, to be sure he was tucked in properly. As Janet stood in the hall outside Jason's room one night, she heard him murmuring what she soon realized were his prayers. He reviewed his day and requested some good events for the next day. When he even reeled off the names of those he wanted God to be sure to remember, Janet had to smile.