Thursday, May 01, 2008

Touché

At church this evening there was a man with a patch on his eye.  It had obviously been injured recently.  This is the conversation that Daughter #2 and I had:

Daughter #2: Tonight I’m going to pray for that man with the patch on his eye.  I don’t know his name, but I’ll just pray for “the man with the patch on his eye.”

Owen: I’m pretty sure God will know who you’re talking about.  He kinda knows a lot of things.

Daughter #2: Not “kinda.”  He KNOWS a lot of things.

Touché.

(6) Comments
Posted by Owen at 2058 hrs
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  1. Don’cha just love it when the young’uns PROVE they are smarter than us?  grin

    Posted by Kate on May 01, 2008 at 2229 hrs


  2. That’s a little sad.  She only thinks she knows that because people with a lot of credibility in her life tell her that while she’s very young.  It’s a kind sentiment, but I’d be more impressed if she said, “IF the stories I’ve read happen to be true, he KNOWS a lot of things.”

    Posted by JIJAWM on May 01, 2008 at 2323 hrs


  3. Wow. Bash a child for caring - unprompted - for someone in need. Maybe she’ll pray for you, too.

    Sweet story, Owen. Kids are a precious gift.

    Posted by tee bee on May 02, 2008 at 0238 hrs


  4. Faith like a child.  That’s really wonderful and beautiful.

    Posted by Jennifer on May 02, 2008 at 0856 hrs


  5. JIJAWM,
    What is “a little sad” is that in your enlightened view of the world, you cant comprehend that she is not trying to impress you - or anyone else for that matter.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on May 02, 2008 at 0921 hrs


  6. tee bee,
    I didn’t bash anyone.  I noted the kind sentiment. 

    Dean,
    I didn’t say she was trying to impress anyone.  Owen’s “touche” remark and the first comment indicate an impressed reaction.  I was commenting on that.  It’s sad that you can’t comprehend that distinction.

    Posted by JIJAWM on May 03, 2008 at 1407 hrs


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