Hello! (Or good evening, depending on time of day when you read this!)
How do you do, few readers? :)
I do not know if I should write it here, but I must admit I am a little discouraged. I started writing this blog with all my heart and hope to know and appreciate my faith but I feel that it is in vain when I compare myself to my sisters in Jesus speaking, mostly American, who are 30, 40 or 50 subscribers to their blog. It will really have to pray about it;)
Again, the text that I share with you today is not mine, but I had to translate it and publish it here (I repeat it often, but it really is!) Have you ever wondered what the purpose of prayer? The magnificent, and I emphasize beautiful, Susie Shellenburger text is a conversation, a dialogue between a teenager simple and God. The first time I read it, I have received, moved and I immediately wanted to pray. For those who prefer to read the original text is here!
God: I miss talking with you.
Me: What? I prayed Sunday!
How many times a day do you talk with Camille?
I do not know ...
Think about it.
Uh, OK ... Let's see ... I'll see a bit before going to school ... after we have two classes together, maths and English. In the afternoon, we spend the whole study period. And the lunch hour, I forgot lunch! We eat together every evening.
So how many times a day do you talk with Camille?
Almost all the time, I guess. It is sometimes called the evening to ask questions regarding homework ... pussy is all so when you're on the computer at the same time. I would say we are talking about all the time. After all, this is my best friend!
How times per week do you talk with me?
I do not know.
Think about it.
Ben ... Sunday at Mass, and in my youth group.
I'd love to talk with you more often!
But, Lord, I chat with you already!
I want more than talk. I want you to tell me everything!
Everything?
Why not? Anyway, I already know all your thoughts!
Exactly! If you know everything, why should I bother to tell you about it?
Should? Hmm. I was hoping this would be a pleasure than an obligation for you!
You know what I mean ...
You're right, I know, and that's what hurts. Most of the time, when you speak, because you feel obligated to be there, or because you need help quickly.
I did not know You felt like this ...
My child, I paid the highest price I could for you. My greatest desire is to be with you and hear you talk about your thoughts, your joys, your tears, your loneliness, your victories ...
OK, OK. If it is that much for You ... but I still do not understand the history of prayer. If you already know what I'll say before I even say it, why bother to worry about?
is the process.
Uh, what?
you remember, last week, when Camille won first place in the piano competition?
course I remember! She was so excited!
Yes, and you too, you were happy!
course! This is my best friend, You know that!
But in fact, you ace you knew before the announcement that Camilla, is it not?
Yes. Anne-Sophie told me even before I see Cam!
But when she ran towards you, waving its price, you were so happy and proud of it if you heard the news first, right?
Yes!
That's what we call friendship. It's love. Are you wanted it you do not communicate the news because you already knew?
Nope! I like it when Cam is excited. His face and his eyes light up!
I feel the same .
Hmmm ...
It's not just that I love you to tell me everything: it's more that I can not wait you tell me!
I think I'm beginning to understand.
I have not yet finished with Camille.
Oh no?
No. Let's talk a little more of your friendship.
Okay.
more you share (secrets, laughter, notes), and you do together (travel, sleep-over), the more you become close.
So it do things together that makes us such good friends?
is half true. I really want you to think about what I'll tell you, okay?
Okay.
is also the process.
I'm thinking ...
The time invested in sharing and activities.
I understand. Basically, it invests in the lives of one and another.
Exactly. Your friendship grows because of it.
Cool!
Do you understand what I say?
Keep talking. I'm listening, Lord. I really want to understand what you say.
Your relationship with Me is pretty static these days.
Static?
Yes. Boring.
I do not think you noticed these things.
I am God. This is normal.
Ah, yes ...
But our relationship should not necessarily be static. Remember not: I am dead so we can have good relationship, not a boring relationship.
What can I do?
Spend more time with me. Tell Me. When it happens to you crying, let me wipe your tears. When you manage a review of history, sharing the good news with me. When Lisa snub you if you pass near her in the corridor, tell me how much it hurt. I want our relationship grow.
Wow! Lord, I never thought about that. I mean, why would you be interested in my life so ordinary?
Because I love you. If only you knew how much I love you!
Jesus, I'm sorry. I've left out. I go to church, I sometimes read my Bible and people know that I am a Christian. But you want me to grow in You, and I had not paid attention until now. I was static, as you've told me earlier. You forgive me?
I forgive you.
Jesus, I want a better relationship friend best friend with you. I want you to have, and that You will consume me.
Yes! That's what I want, too. And you know what?
What?
I love the way you pray at this time.
Pray? I pray not! It speaks simply.
is exactly what prayer.
I understand.
Open communication, honest and consistent.
I look forward to tomorrow morning!
Why?
I'll get up early and pray.
You do not need to wait until tomorrow morning. You can talk to me 1 hour in the morning when you wake up to the toilet.
For real?
course! And at 3 o'clock when you troubled in your bed and you crush your pillow.
Hey! How is it that you know I ... oh, yes, You are God.
Yep!
Well, in this case, you have time for me now? There is something I would like to talk together.
Perfect! This time I waited so long ...
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