Cutter's first public prayer

Two Sunday's ago, I was teaching Children's Worship. For those who don't know what I am talking about, it is a time for 4 year old through Kindergarten kids to go to a worship designed for them during regular worship. I went early to get things prepared and Cutter went with me. As I am looking at stuff I ask Cutter if he would like to lead the prayer? He answered yes. He then told me he better do a practice prayer. So we did. He was ready to go. The time came when the kids starting coming in. I looked at Cutter and he seemed calm and ready for his big debut. After all the kids were there, we started worship. We sang songs about Jesus, faith, love, and "Socking it to the Devil"! The momentum was heading right into our time to pray. The time finally came and I looked down at Cutter and said, "Ready?" He just got up and took his place on the stage at the child sized pulpit. I told everyone to be quiet, bow their heads and fold their hands. It was time. Cutter looked out at everyone and forgot his prayer. He looked at me with a look of 'what do I do'? As I often have to do with the little guys who lead prayers, I jumped into "whisper in their ear mode" and we began. I told Cutter to speak up so everyone could hear. It was a good thing we practiced, because I knew what he wanted to say. So I just repeated his prayer to him in his ear and he spoke out clearly. When Cutter was finished and he said his A-men, there was this thunderous applause from the side. His sisters were so into him leading the prayer and proud, they just started clapping their hands. Then they realized what they did. Of course it was funny and we all had a laugh over it. The proud big sisters! As if Cutter doesn't already get every ones attention when he wants something, he gets applause for a prayer. It will be nothing short of a miracle if he doesn't grow up rotten. I just thought this was a funny story I wanted to share. In case you were wondering what Cutter prayed for? He thanked God for his friends, Mom and Dad, his sisters, and his new video game! At least he has his priorities straight! The simplicity of children.....it is refreshing. Later...