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Honest Conversations Praying with the faith of a child by Valerie Hancock I teach a group of third grade girls once a month at church. They are big fans of crafts, ho-hum about games, and often not so keen about looking up their Bible verses. But they are always eager to pray. They jockey for the seat in front of the prayer journal and bicker over who gets to voice our prayer. We pray for things that might seem insignificant to anyone over 10 — a sick cat, a skinned knee, or an upcoming slumber party. We also pray for things that are life changing — a friend whose parents are divorcing, comfort after the death of a grandparent, and safety for missionaries around the world. But no matter the prayer, the depth of faith they have that God will answer amazes me. And I am often in awe of the honesty with which they pray. This month I want to share with you a prayer that has taught me a lot about talking to God. I hope it will inspire you to keep the conversation going with faith and honesty: "Why, O Lord, is it so hard for me to keep my heart directed toward you? Why do the many little things I want to do, and the many people I know, keep crowding my mind, even during the hours that I am totally free to be with you and you alone? Do I keep wondering, in the center of my being, whether you will give me all I need if I just keep my eyes on you?" |
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