Ava's Prayer

Before Ava goes to bed, we pray. About half the time Cody or I say the prayer and the other half Ava says it herself. Last night I asked Ava to say the prayer and I was touched by the sweet words that she must have learned from her preschool teacher Miss Carolyn. Ava said "Dear God, please help us to use our kind words and gentle hands." That just about sums it up, doesn't it? It applies to grown ups just as much as children, and is a perfect mantra to guide us each day as we interact with those around us. I think I'm going to have to steal that idea from Ava and incorporate it into my own prayer time.