August 10, 2023
Quote for Today
"Fritz Perls, of Gestalt therapy fame, observed and pointed out that we human beings are members of the only species that possess the capacity to interfere with its own growth."
August 8, 2023
SOMETIMES
WHEN PRAYING
Sometimes when praying we need to go into the alone – to
the mountains –
anywhere – away from others – hoping they go to the other
side of the sea.
Sometimes when praying we need to hear others – worried –
working
the oars and the sails – trying to get somewhere – anywhere
but where
they are – in the wind – in the waves – miles and miles –
lost out to sea.
Sometimes when praying we need to walk towards them – to
help them -
on the sea – in the waters - in their terror – even if they
see us as a ghost.
Sometimes we need to help them hear the words of Jesus,
“Take courage.
It is I. Come to me. Walk towards me – on the waters. Don’t
be afraid.”
Sometimes they get out of their boat – and walk on the
waters – towards
Jesus. Then when frightened, hear them make Peter’s cry,
“Lord, save me.”
Sometimes when we pray – we hope - we/they/all - grab
Jesus’ outstretched hand – as he pulls us into a helping salvation and catch.
Sometimes when we pray – when this happens – we realize
we’re
weak – and little of faith – and truly Jesus is the Son of
God.
Sometimes when we pray – we recognize God – and we want all others to do the
same. We try to get others to touch him and the tassel of his cloak.