Sunday, May 8, 2011

Koan Prayer

Life found God sitting quietly beneath a large tree by the side of the water.

“What are you doing?” asked Life.

“Praying,” replied God.

Life was surprised, and said, “But you are God. Unto whom do you pray?”

“Unto Humanity,” replied God.

“Humanity.“ Life repeated solemnly. “And for what do you pray?” asked Life.

“I pray, “ replied God, “for Humanity to allow that the world turn from what it is to what it ought to be.”

Then God turned from Life and looked out across the water. “Sometimes, “ God said, “I find it a hard prayer. Sometimes, I wonder if Humanity is even there.”

With that Life sat beside God and together they prayed.

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