The Questioner's Prayer

Questioning God is a key to the path of holiness. The people in the Gospels who put questions to Jesus hold a special place in the Christian dispensation. They not only evoked a teaching from Him that gave direction to their lives, but to the lives of all who have picked up the Gospels in the centuries that followed. The same distinction is true today. Facing our ignorance and lack of understanding is the basis of any on-going prayer dialogue with God. Consider what happens when we're facing a life crisis: death, illness or loss, and the only kind of prayer we're capable of is a string a questions flung to heaven. Some of the most sincere prayers we can address to God are, ?Why, God? ?When, God? or ?How, God? But the same applies to every day prayer as we look to God for motivation, inspiration, and understanding. An experienced pastor currently serving as Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina, Bishop Baker says a question put to God can be a real sign of faith and trust, especially when we bring those questions to prayer. This unique aid to prayer and meditation will guide you to the core of your relationship with God and your understanding of his plan for you.… (more)