Who prayed the first prayer? What was the first prayer? Outstretched arms, a human sigh, a cry, a soulful sound, a tear, a chant?
A prayer usually begins with a need, but there are times when a longing initiates our prayer. We are convinced we pray, but perhaps it is God that prays, or maybe the first prayer is not our longing, but God’s longing.
Come with me to an uncharted land, and we will explore these questions, and let them lead us to the understanding that prayer is like sitting in the dark waiting for the sun to rise. See you soon.
In Joyous service,
Jim
Rev. Jim was ordained a Unity minister in 1976 and has been a regular columnist for Unity Magazine. He has authored numerous books including Even Mystics Have Bills to Pay, The Sacred Human, The Third Coming and The Prayer That God Prays and many more. Rev. Jim retired from active ministry in April 2017 and now enjoys golf, kayaking and “glamping” with his wife Nancy in their 27-foot Airstream.