Jen was putting Nate to sleep, as is our custom, by reading him a book and then doing short prayers. We've now incorporated Susanna's idea into the routine--asking Jesus, "What do you want to say to us tonight?" We didn't know if four-and-a-half years old was too young to "get it," but...well, I'll let you judge for yourself.
Jen and Nathan had each shared the best and worst parts of their day with each other, and prayed for various friends and family members. They listened to Jesus together for a brief moment.
"Well, what do you think Jesus said?" she asked.
He looked at her with a twinkle in his eye. "I fink I heard Jesus say...'The force be with you!'"
Jen did a double-take, then saw him smiling. "Jesus didn't say that!" she laughed.
"No," he agreed. "I'm just joking. I think he said, 'I am always with you.'"
"That does sound like Jesus," she affirmed. "He is always with us."
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