Pastor Tom's Community

Since my assignment this week is to be aware of my conversation with God and to simply know that God is present and hearing, Yancey's honest remarks struck a chord with me.

After 54 years of living and almost that many years of praying, I am still learning more than I ever suspected I did not know.

I still find myself "editing" my prayers. I still tend to be baffled by the "why"s, "how"s, and "what"s of prayer. Like the disciples, I find myself continually praying, "Lord, teach me to pray."

After all these years, one would think I would know but sometimes one can't "get there" by thinking what one would think.

So here is my thought: I will keep praying and, as I pray, I will keep asking the questions. I will not edit out my self-doubt and lack of spiritual sophistication and insight. I am here to meet God and that is what it is.