Nimbus Clouds

Have you ever seen a nimbus cloud? Could you describe the characteristics of one? How would you describe the composition of a red brick? How would you define colonialism? How would you demonstrate combustion?

How would you define prayer? How do I define prayer?

There is something very personal about prayer. There is something very beautiful about prayer. Our prayers often tell the stories our lives. We pray when we want something, we pray when something or someone upsets us, we pray for others. There are prayers for peace, prayers to end hunger, prayers for the local football team to win a game.

I like the idea that prayers are not a monologue but a dialogue with God. Prayer like everything else in this life, requires practice and effort. The results of our prayers may not always be visible to our eyes.

Our prayers remind us who we are. They can be lyrical. They need to be said.