Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Scream at God if that's the only thing that will get results.
-- Brendan Francis
People who say they know the way to talk to God are speaking only for themselves. How can anyone say with certainty that this is the way, or that is the way? Or what attitude we are to take, or what words to use, or what to ask for, or whether to ask for anything at all? Our relationship with God is a personal, highly individual thing. We have our own assignment on this journey, and each of us comes to God from a different perspective. There is no right way or wrong way to pray.
A simple act of prayer is enough for some of us; just approaching God is restorative. Others are propelled by intense emotion; our need is so great we must shout. How we do it, though, is not as important as that we do it. The ultimate purpose of prayer is reunion with our Maker. We have gone a long way alone; now we are coming home.
Whether I approach God with a scream or a whisper, I am welcomed.
Hazelden Foundation
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