“Aladdin,” she said to him, “was a young boy who was sent to search for a magic lamp in a dark and eerie cave. Once he found the lamp he realized that the man who had taken him to the cave was going to take the lovely jeweled lamp away from him. Aladdin knew that this special lamp maybe magic and he wanted the magic for himself so, he found a way to keep the lamp for himself.”
“Was it magic?” asked his mom.
“It was magic. Aladdin discovered that it contained a genie while trying to clean the lamp. In a puff of smoke the genie was released from the lamp,” his mother replied.
“What did the genie want?” the boy wanted to know.
“The genie was grateful to be free from the lamp and gave the boy three wishes. He could ask for anything and it would be his,” his mother told him.
“What did he wish for?” the boy asked.
“First he wished for food to eat. He and his mother didn’t have a lot of food. Next he wished gold plates and they were sold by his mom to get money for their family. Finally he wished to be with the one he would love and he married a wonderful princess,” his mom answered.
“I’m not tired. Can I have one more story?” the boy asked looking up at his mother with hopeful eyes.
“Yes, I have an even better story about someone who gave people more than three wishes that would be gone in a short time,” the mother said wrapping her arms around her son to cuddle him close.
“What was his name?” the boy wanted to know.
“We call him God. Remember how we pray to him at meal times and in the morning to start the day?” the mother asked him.
“Yes, we have to thank him for the things he is doing in our day and we can ask him for things too,” the boy responded.
“Well, God has told us in the Bible that we can ask him for things whenever we need them. He didn’t say that we could only ask for three wishes like Aladdin did,” the mother explained.
“He doesn’t answer every prayer the way we want him to the way the genie did,” the boy said adamantly.
“No, he doesn’t answer every prayer the way we want him to, but he does hear our prayers,” he mother answered slowing leaning her son back until his head hit the pillow.
“Thank goodness! If God were like the genie in Aladdin, we might end up with things that we wouldn’t want in a short time or things that we would want to change later. God seems to know what we need and when we need it,” the mother stated pulling the blue blanket her son favored up to his slowing dropping chin.
“Right now I think God thinks it would be best if I got a puppy,” the boy announced.
“Let’s pray about it,” his mother said slowing standing up and walking to the door of her son’s room silently praising God that a puppy hadn’t just appeared at the foot of her son’s bed.
Lola says
Such a wonderfully reflective story for our *A* week.
XOXO Lola:)
☆☆Mumsy says
How beautiful this post really is! Just fantastic to reflect on all the blessings for this Holy week.
melismama says
8) Love the story!
Donnie says
That was beautiful and I loved reading it over my coffee this morning. So uplifting.
upinthecosmos says
Nice how you linked the 2 stories together. Stop in & read A is for Animal
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
I guess I should feel lucky that we already have so many animals it has never occured to Pierce to ask for one!
Terra says
what a wonderful read this morning! I really enjoyed this!
storybeader says
cure story. {:-D
phasejumper says
Awww, love this. The part where the boy said that God thinks it best for him to have a puppy made me laugh!
Life in Rehab says
Thank God for unanswered prayers…especially those made by toddlers!
Very well told.
lissa says
lovely story within a story. and the end with the puppy just makes one sigh with glee.
thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.
Sue says
Great story. I love when people teach the gospel in those everyday moments of life.
Wonderful.
=)
Heather Johnson says
What a great story. Perfect way to start the morning.
I hope you and your little one enjoy Egg Wrestling.
Thanks for stopping by Family Volley.
xo
Heather
Becky Jane says
I’m more like the little boy wanting the puppy, but my husband is like the mom…grateful not to have a puppy…lol
Rocky Mountain Woman says
Ahh….lovely story…
I can hook you up with a puppy, if you’d like…
lol…
hip-chick says
wonderful story
Homeschool on the Croft says
Fantastic! I have a friend who’s pregnant just now, and her younger daughter said to her the other day, ‘Oh, I can’t wait until you have this baby girl’. Her mum explained that only God knew whether it was a boy or a girl, and they’d be happy whatever. The little girl replied: Oh, it’s fine, God and I have discussed it, and He’s promised to make it a girl’. You’ve just gotta laugh!
Jennifer says
Cute story! I, too, am thankful that God doesn’t answer all the prayers of little boys and girls wanting puppies! 🙂
Jackie says
Nice story and God sure does know our needs but no he’s not a magician .
Diane says
Such a sweet story and I can relate to him believing God wants him to have a puppy …Always been fond of little critters! 😉
Francisca says
Aaaaw… what a sweet boy! Nice story!
taylorsoutback says
A dear story and I have always thought little boys need to grow up with puppy companion…
Shell says
Love this! What a wonderful story!
Sara says
This was such a sweet story, loved it 🙂
JennyBean says
What a beautiful story. JDaniel4 is a very lucky little boy, even if he doesn’t have a puppy.
Esther J Pragasam says
Wonderful story! Interesting read!
Su-sieee! Mac says
Wonderful story, Wise Mama.
Elena says
What a wonderful story to share!
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says
I agree…sweet story!
and God is soooo good! …and that we remember to come to Him with child-like faith, praises and thanksgiving :o)
Thank you for sharing these sweet moments.
Blessings & Aloha!
Rashi says
Very nice story. Thanks for sharing this cute story.
Coralie Cederna Johnson says
Just one more story…please! Loved this post!
Have a great ALPHABET week!
Coralie
City says
Lovely story for holy week. Great use of “A.”
EG Wow says
Perfect for Easter. Hope you have a joyous Easter!
tracy says
Oh what a wonderful story!
Mari's World says
That is so beautiful, very touching. Have a wonderful EAster with your gorgeous boy x
Jingle says
Happy Easter.
elegant tale shared.
smiles.
Vicki aka Jake says
A late visit but a good one. This was the perfect read for Easter:)
Jenny says
What a touching and incredible story. I loved this.
The sweetness of this made me cry.
Such beautiful sentiments you have shared with us, sweet lady.
Thank you.
A+
H says
I love the story, but why would the mom possibly be praising God that a puppy had not magically appeared :p
~ Noelle says
lol, love this story!!!!
marc thinks broxton needs a dog
By Word of Mouth Musings says
So very sweet … and thankful that not all of my children’s prayers are ‘answered’!
Thanks for linking up to Time Travel Tuesday today, it really means a lot to have your support … and having a chance to read posts that have been and gone is like curling up with a favorite magazine!
Have a wonderful day!
http://www.bywordofmouthmusings.com/2011/07/time-travel-tuesday.html
Barbara says
This is such a wonderful post!
Jen says
Such a sweet story. I hope my kids never want a puppy 😉
Elaine A. says
I would be saying the same silent prayer too! No puppies here, thanks! Cute story… 😀
Karen says
Stopping by from Time Travel Tuesday. I stumbled and followed you! My post is http://practicalfrugality.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-book-reviews-are-important.html
mom2kiddos says
What a wonderful story. I loved it. That’s a good way of telling a child about prayers and why they don’t always get answered. Thanks!
Not a Perfect Mom says
what a lovely story…one I’ll need to relay…