So grateful to be alive this morning - to wake up to this incredible lift for the whole country.
During the game I was quietly praying to see what was infinitely possible.
At one point, I found myself having a one way conversation with God, and I ended up breaking up the "conversation" with "I know it sounds like I am praying, and praying for victory, and I just wanted you to know I'm not. I recognize this isn't even close to an appropriate thing to pray for, with so much more that could benefit from your attention. I guess I was just trying to...talk with you. So, never mind. Listen to someone else, I am going to keep talking for a little while."
It IS after all a sporting event, and not worthy of prayers or appeals. If I am going to make an appeal, it will be about being given strength or guidance in a tough situation, or for mercy and strength for someone who is going through a difficult time. As I said, I am not a churchgoing person, but I wonder...is this usual when people pray? Do you ever catch yourself with a "Never mind God...I know this doesn't rise to a "prayerable" level, and I wasn't thinking. Sorry for wasting your time..." In retrospect, it was somewhat humorous for me.