Daddy and Cooper are outside looking at the stars and Cooper asks about God, so Daddy teaches Cooper about a higher power greater than us

Cooper's lesson on faith 

Cooper looking up at the night sky filled with stars, wonder in his eyes

One clear evening, Daddy and Cooper stepped outside. The sky was a dark blanket sprinkled with twinkling stars. Cooper looked up in wonder, his eyes wide. 'Daddy, what are those?' he asked, pointing upwards. Daddy smiled and said, 'Those are stars, Cooper. They're very far away.' Cooper's curiosity grew as he gazed at the sky. 'But who put them there?' he wondered aloud.

A Starry Night

Cooper, with a curious sparkle in his eyes, tugging at Daddy's hand under a starry sky

Cooper tugged at Daddy's hand, his mind buzzing with questions. 'Daddy, who made the stars?' he asked. Daddy looked down at Cooper, thinking about how to explain. 'Well, Cooper, some people believe it's all the work of a higher power,' he began. Cooper's eyes sparkled with more questions. 'A higher power? Like a superhero?' Cooper was intrigued. Daddy chuckled, 'Something like that, but even greater.'

The Question

Daddy sitting on the grass, gesturing to the sky as Cooper listens intently beside him

Daddy sat down on the grass, patting the spot next to him for Cooper to sit. 'Faith is believing in something greater than us,' Daddy explained. 'It's about trust and love, even if we can't see it.' Cooper listened intently, trying to understand. 'So, we can't see this higher power, but it's there?' he asked. 'Yes, exactly,' Daddy replied, 'just like we can't see the wind, but we can feel it.'

Learning About Faith

Cooper looking around with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by nature

'Is the higher power everywhere?' Cooper asked, looking around. 'Yes, it's everywhere and in everything,' Daddy answered. 'It's in the stars above, the earth below, and even in us.' Cooper thought about this, his mind racing with new ideas. 'So, it's like a big, invisible friend?' he suggested. Daddy smiled, 'You could say that, Cooper. It's a friend who's always there, watching over us.'

A Higher Power

Cooper gazing at a shooting star, amazement and realization on his face

Cooper looked at the stars again, trying to see if he could find any signs of the higher power. 'How do we know it's there?' he asked. Daddy pointed to a shooting star streaking across the sky. 'Sometimes, it's little things like that—a shooting star, a beautiful sunrise, or the feeling of love—that show us.' Cooper's eyes widened in amazement. 'Wow, so it's showing us it's here in special ways!' he exclaimed. Daddy nodded, 'Exactly, Cooper.'

Seeing Signs

Daddy telling a story to an engrossed Cooper under a starlit sky

Daddy decided to tell Cooper a story. 'Long ago, people used to navigate the seas by looking at the stars,' he began. 'They had faith that the stars would guide them home.' Cooper listened, fascinated. 'They couldn't see their destination, but they believed the stars would lead them,' Daddy continued. 'It's like having faith in the higher power to guide us.' Cooper nodded, understanding a bit more about faith.

A Story of Faith

Cooper, with a contemplative look, sitting next to Daddy in a cozy setting

Cooper had many questions. 'Can we talk to the higher power?' he inquired. 'Yes, some people pray to share their thoughts and feelings,' Daddy explained. 'It's like having a conversation with a friend.' Cooper thought about this. 'Can it hear us?' 'Many believe so, Cooper. They believe that the higher power listens and sometimes even answers back in different ways.' Cooper felt comforted by this idea.

Questions and Answers

Daddy hugging Cooper, both showing expressions of love and happiness

'The most important thing the higher power gives us is love,' Daddy said, hugging Cooper. 'Love for our family, friends, and even strangers.' Cooper hugged Daddy back. 'Is that why we feel happy when we're with people we love?' 'Exactly,' Daddy replied. 'Love connects us all, and it's a sign of the higher power's presence.' Cooper smiled, feeling the warmth of Daddy's hug and understanding the power of love.

The Power of Love

Cooper smiling, surrounded by things he's grateful for, including stars and his Daddy

'Being thankful is also a way to feel closer to the higher power,' Daddy told Cooper. 'We can be grateful for the big things and the little things.' Cooper thought about what he was grateful for. 'I'm grateful for you, Daddy, and for the stars,' he said. 'And I'm grateful for you, Cooper,' Daddy replied. 'Gratitude makes our hearts feel full and happy.' Cooper smiled, feeling happy and full of love.

Gratitude

Daddy and Cooper sitting peacefully under the night sky, feeling connected to the universe

As the night grew deeper, Daddy and Cooper felt a peaceful calm around them. 'Do you feel that, Cooper? That's the feeling of being connected to everything,' Daddy whispered. Cooper nodded, feeling a sense of peace he hadn't felt before. 'It's like the whole world is a big family,' he said. Daddy smiled, 'That's a beautiful way to think about it, Cooper.' They sat in silence, feeling connected to the stars, the earth, and each other.

A Peaceful Night

Daddy pointing to the first light of dawn with Cooper, both looking hopeful and reflective

Before heading inside, Daddy pointed to the first light of dawn on the horizon. 'Every new day is a gift from the higher power,' he said. 'It's a chance to love, to learn, and to be grateful.' Cooper yawned, feeling sleepy but happy. 'I'll remember that, Daddy,' he promised. 'And we'll explore more about faith together,' Daddy said. As they walked back to the house, the sky began to brighten, promising a new day full of possibilities.

The Promise of a New Day

Cooper, with a serene smile, noticing the beauty around him in everyday moments

In the days that followed, Cooper often thought about the higher power. He saw signs of its presence in the laughter of his friends, the beauty of nature, and the love of his family. 'I believe in the higher power,' Cooper told Daddy one day. 'And I know it believes in me too.' Daddy hugged Cooper, proud of his understanding. 'That's the most important lesson of all, Cooper.' Together, they looked forward to learning and growing in faith.