Mac is 2 and a half as of May 25… he’s usually ecstatic about food and snacks but recently, not so great at sitting down to finish dinner. Being an adult convert to the faith, I’ve never been one to pray before meals.. something about it just always felt “cheesy”. You all know I pray at bedtime with Mac, thanking the Lord for all the blessings he provided for my family that day – food, water, shelter, clothes, and warm beds are my favorite go-tos.
Earlier this week as I stood by the kitchen table, hands on hips, pondering what my first born child might eat for dinner, it hit me: why am I NOT thanking the Lord for the very food he provides as it sits on a plate before me??
Literally right there in the kitchen, at the age of 32, I realized how “unthankful” I’ve allowed not only myself to be but my son, too. God has always provided for and sustained me yet I never actually took the time to pause in thanks before taking these gifts. Yes, I know … Pretty sure this is part of Christian 101 but It finally clicked for me. 🙄

While I was shopping for gifts last Easter, I came across a small prayer cube on Amazon. I bought it thinking it may be a fun hands-on way for my little guy to learn & practice gratitude. That was over a year ago Easter and I’m just as shocked as you that I even knew where it was!
So me and Mac have rolled the prayer cube a couple times this week at dinner, when I’ve remembered. He had already started stuffing food into his mouth the first time I brought it to the table but I was able to catch his attention quick last night for a roll and prayer before eating. I obviously said the prayer for us as the little guy can’t read it for himself, but i must have made an impression with the cube because he wouldn’t let me take it off the table until he was done eating. 🥰🤍 I tried posing it for a pic away from his plate, he calmly reached for it and placed it back next to his plate.
This is a HUGE win in my book! Mac may not exactly understand what we’re doing, but someday he’ll get it and be able to pray and talk to God on his own. I’m trying to raise these little blessings so that they will always know the greatness of the Lord – through life’s ups and downs.