Somewhere between awake and asleep is my time to review the adventures of the day with my boys. They say some really interesting things. Last night was no exception and it made me laugh long after I had said goodnight. Consider this a “Sunday funny”…

“The Lord’s Prayer” through the eyes of a child (that happens to be two imaginative little boys.)

Me: “Okay boys, it’s time to calm down, settle in and say our prayers. Remember show respect when praying to the Father.”

C: “Like in Star Wars?!”

Me: “What?”

C: “Luke’s Father?”

Me: “No, like in the bible. Jesus’ Father. God.”

Ri: “Jesus is in Star Wars?!“

Me: “No…”

C: “Star Wars is in the bible?!”

Me: “No…”

C: “Jesus lives in the hearts of the people in Star Wars.”

Ri: “No he doesn’t. Star Wars isn’t real!”

C: “But Jesus is real and He lives in their hearts!!!”

Ri: “MOM! Does Jesus live in Star Wars guys hearts?!”

Me: “Well…I really…”

C: “Not Darth Vador, but everybody else.”

Ri: “NO! Not Darth Maul!“

Me: “Boys! Enough! That is between them and God! We cannot judge another person’s heart.” (Did I really just say that?!)

Ri: “Yeah. Especially if they don’t have one.”

As I closed the bedroom door while blowing them kisses, I had to smile about the conversation that just transpired between two inquisitive little boys and their mama. It made me envious of their young and innocent faith. Too often I put God in a box, as if to contain Him. To them, God is in everything. He is everything. He may even come in the form of a Jedi.

Who’s to say? People can change, right? Maybe Darth Maul turned from his evil ways. I don’t know? But I hope my boys continue to ask questions. Continue to challenge what is thrown out there at them and continue to grow their faith. If it takes illustrating God with Star Wars analogies, then so be it and “May the Force be with you!”