Prayer

How many of us carry a belief in God, but are not quite sure what to do with it? Kinda like that really beautiful vase that sits in the closet, rarely utilized, being saved for the perfect occasion.  Too beautiful for the scraped up, out dated coffee table.

Many know that there is a God at an intellectual level, enjoying the view and thought of Him from a distance. It’s like sitting within the walls of a beautiful cathedral, examining the holy symbols with our eyes, without our hearts experiencing the magic.

Or reciting prayers of repetition, watching them climb to heaven like a balloon release, wondering if they will ever reach their hoped for destination. Worry filled thoughts that a bird might get a hold of your prayer balloon and pop it, and all your longings and wishes carried away with it.

Open up to Him and see what’s on the other side of your knocking.  He stands ready to answer the door. But you gotta knock on the dang door.  He’s waiting to answer.