Let Us Pray

I saw an amazing movie yesterday...Breakthrough...about a boy who had fallen through the ice and the power of prayer.

I have prayed A LOT the past 9 weeks...Probably more than in the last 67 years. I have not always had as much faith as one should. I'm sure many folks don't. I know my Dad would have told you that he blatantly did not believe in God or any higher power. I'm pretty sure the questioning would happen when anyone loses a child.  It's not the normal progression of how things are supposed to be.  He would tell you he was a faithful hypocrite. He gave more than anyone I have ever known. He gave to the church. He contributed to missions, capital improvements, flowers, ministry etc....but he would not attend and he no longer believed. 

As children, we went to church as a family, we sang in the choir, we joined the youth groups and it was part of our lives.  As adults, we did not.  You absolutely learn what you live and acclimate to the climate of your household. (My children are a testament to that...good and bad!)

For the past few months, I have prayed extra hard. Hands folded, knees bent and tears flowing I have asked for good health, strength, and forgiveness.  I have always prayed! I have asked for things for others and now, a bit guilt-ridden, I am asking for me.  I need wisdom, strength and a selfish return on my investment.  I feel much like the analogy that explains that if your oxygen mask drops on an airplane, you need to first breathe it in so you can then help others.  I need oxygen♥

Yesterday's movie was cathartic, to say the least. Its message was exactly what I needed to hear (and see!)  I know it was a movie and life doesn't totally work as the script was written but being a true story indeed gave folks hope.  I tried to remember that miracles seldom happen but then think...it's a script...that word must be a derivative of the word scripture.  Don't panic...I haven't gone off the deep end and you won't need to call me a "Jesus Freak" but I do believe in the power of prayer.  We got here somehow and for some reason.  I've always been a firm believer in Thank yous.  Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, this movie gives us hope that there really is power in prayer. I gave it a firm 2 thumbs (and 8 fingers) straight up!  I know if you see it, you will too!🙏