Praying in the Top Bunk

Hey, Carpool Crew! Happy Saturday. Quick question before we roll. Have you ever been lying in bed in the dark, wide awake, with a hundred thoughts bouncing around, not knowing what to do with all of them? I'm Pastor Justin. So glad you're with us. A lot of kids think prayer only counts if you're in church, or your hands are folded just right, or your eyes are closed tight. Let's clear that up. Here's the one thing to remember for the ride: you can pray anywhere, even from the top bunk in the dark. Listen to this from Psalm 121, verses 1 and 2. The writer says, "I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." Notice he's just looking up and talking to God, right where he is. No fancy building. No special words. Just asking for help. Think about that. The God who made every mountain and every star is close enough to hear you whisper from your bed. You don't have to wait for the right room or the right time. You can talk to Him from the top bunk, eyes wide open, blanket pulled up. If Jesus were sitting on the floor by your bunk in the dark, He would say, "You don't have to wait until morning, and you don't have to say it perfect. Just talk to Me. I'm already here, and I've been listening the whole time." It's the second night at your cousins' house and you're up on the top bunk. Lights are off, everybody else is asleep, and your brain just will not turn off. You miss your own bed a little. So instead of lying there worrying, you start talking to God in your head. "God, I can't sleep, I'm a little homesick, and I know You're here." You didn't fold your hands or get up. You just prayed, right there in the dark. And slowly, your shoulders relax. Hey, this week, here are a few things to try. First, tonight when your head hits the pillow, talk to God about one real thing, out loud or in your head. Second, in the morning, before your feet hit the floor, say one sentence. "Good morning, God. Be with me today." Third, a heart one. Ask yourself, do I save God for emergencies, or do I just talk to Him like He's right here? Because He is. Hey, let's go back to that one thing I wanted you to remember for the ride. You can pray anywhere, even from the top bunk in the dark. Remember, no matter where you are, God loves you. And if something's heavy on your family's heart today, you don't have to carry it alone. We've got a prayer wall at carpoolingwithjesus.com. Post what you're praying for, and pray for somebody else while you're there. The whole Crew is praying together. One more thing for the crew. Later this month, a brand-new Daniel story is coming to Carpooling with Heroes of the Bible. Daniel prayed by his window three times a day, even when the king made it against the law. Go follow that show so you don't miss it. Hey, before you go, let's answer this question together. Where's a spot you could start talking to God that you never really thought of as a praying spot? I love you, Carpool Crew. I'll see you tomorrow on Carpooling with Jesus.