God and I have very informal talks. There are times when I have the opportunity to hear a new pastor speak and I am overwhelmed by the quality of his prayers. I think….”I WISH I could put my thoughts into phrases that have such a lovely sound.”
Usually my prayers are apologies for my shortcomings, and pleas for help to be a stronger, better person. Sometimes they are a litany of the woes in my life. Occasionally they ask for help for friends and family, and some times they are the simple formulas we learned as children…..”Now I lay me down to sleep….”
I trust that God will forgive me for my shortcomings in the quality prayer department, because I’m sure that he knows they are heartfelt and sincere. I hope God has a sense of humor, because the prayer that frequently flits through my brain is “Dear God, please give me patience, NOW!”