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Tell My Mommy Hi: Everett Learns To Pray

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Tell My Mommy "Hi": Everett learns to pray

by Holly Sue Ruddock

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Everett was just four years old when his mother passed away. He didn't understand why she was gone, and he missed her so much. He would often cry himself to sleep, and he would talk to her picture every day.

One day, Everett's father took him to church. Everett wasn't sure what to expect, but he was curious. He listened to the pastor talk about Jesus, and he learned that Jesus was God's son. He also learned that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and that he rose from the dead.

Everett was amazed by the story of Jesus. He realized that Jesus loved him, and that he wanted to have a relationship with him. That day, Everett prayed for the first time. He asked Jesus to come into his heart, and he thanked him for dying on the cross for him.

From that day on, Everett prayed every day. He talked to Jesus about everything, from his joys to his sorrows. He knew that Jesus was always listening, and that he would never leave him alone.

One day, Everett was playing in the backyard when he fell and hurt his knee. He started to cry, but then he remembered that he could pray to Jesus for help. He closed his eyes and prayed, "Jesus, please make my knee feel better." He waited for a moment, but his knee still hurt. He opened his eyes and looked around, but Jesus was nowhere to be seen.

Everett was disappointed. He thought that Jesus didn't care about him, or that he wasn't powerful enough to help him. He started to cry again, and he wondered why God had taken his mother away from him.

Just then, Everett's father came outside and saw him crying. He asked Everett what was wrong, and Everett told him that he had hurt his knee.

"Don't worry, Everett," his father said. "I'll put a bandage on it." He took Everett inside and bandaged his knee. Then he sat down next to him and put his arm around him.

"Everett," his father said, "I know you're hurting right now. I miss your mother too. But I want you to know that God loves you, and he's always with you. He's here right now, listening to our prayers."

Everett looked up at his father, and he saw the love in his eyes. He realized that his father was right. God was with him, even though he couldn't see him. He knew that God loved him, and that he would never leave him alone.

Everett smiled, and he hugged his father. "Thank you, Daddy," he said. "I'm glad that God is with me." He got some comfort knowing that her mom is in safe hands. Since then, Everett’s faith in God has only grown stronger. He knows that God is always with him, and that he can always turn to him for help.

Prayer is a powerful way to connect with God. It is a way to express our love, our gratitude, and our needs. Prayer can help us to feel closer to God, and it can give us strength and peace during difficult times.

If you are struggling with grief, loss, or any other challenge, I encourage you to turn to God in prayer. He is always listening, and he is always ready to help.

Here are some tips for praying:

Find a quiet place where you can be alone with God.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to relax.
Start by thanking God for all the good things in your life.
Then, tell God about your needs and concerns.
Be specific about what you are praying for.
End by saying "Amen."

You can pray anywhere, at any time. You can pray out loud or silently. You can pray in your own words or use a prayer book. There is no right or wrong way to pray.

The most important thing is to be honest with God and to open your heart to him. He loves you, and he wants to hear from you.

Tell My Mommy "Hi": Everett learns to pray

by Holly Sue Ruddock

5 out of 5