My family has moved quite a few times in the last 15 years. Each time we land in a new place it seems I get more and more disorganized. Boxes go unpacked and things go missing for years. Today, we tackled some of those unpacked boxes and I can’t believe the things I relocated. Some of these items I had actually searched for on numerous occasions, but today was when they were found.
One folder that I found had resources that I used for various talks in my early years as a deacon. Another one had some of my homework in it from when I was in formation and even classes I took following ordination. One class I took after ordination was entitled, “Teaching Religion To Children.” An assignment we received in that class was quite unique. Each student was given a cartoon picture and we had to compose a prayer based upon the picture. I received a picture of Winnie-the Pooh singing and dancing and enjoying the contents of his honey pot. Here is the prayer I composed 15 years ago based upon that picture.
PRAYER OF WINNIE-THE-POOH
I blow on my trumpet a melodius chord
And make a joyful noise unto the Lord
That is what Scripture tells me to do
Hello Lord, it’s me–Winnie-the-Pooh
Oh God, it is with all my heart and soul I pray
That I may never find myself going astray
But sometimes, as quick as a wink
Oops–I guess I didn’t think
Please guide me until the journey’s end
And always be my faithful and loving friend
Protect Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore too
And don’t forget me–Winnie-the-Pooh
I ask you to give me so much grace
That I see heaven–not that other place
And Lord, I don’t know if this is right or not
But for now, I simply pray for a full honey pot
Amen