The Prayer of a Child

I just found this photo that I took of Ace a couple of weeks before school started.

One night when we were getting ready for Compline, Ace asked if he could use the 300-knot prayer rope. I gave it to him but I thought for sure I was going to turn around and find Lucky tied up with it in the corner but I didn't. He said the Jesus prayer the entire time.

When we were finished he laid on the couch and continued to say it until he fell asleep. Normally, he'll say it a few times and then stop but that night he just prayed and prayed. I snapped a picture when I noticed he was sleeping with it still in his hand.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner...