there is no such thing as a casual prayer. even the smallest requests made "in passing" may be granted... like they were yesterday. of all possible meetings, dear father.... i felt myself physically shaking. i made it through right to the end of the week. even after thursday, and THEN...

...and of course i told my story. i had to... god, you arranged that meeting. I asked for a listening ear, and... you delivered more than i expected. you were always one to one-up me on anything i've ever asked.

...thanks.

dear god, if this is another test of where to place my hope again... let me lose my hope! ...so that my real hope may be found again where it belongs.

with you.