My friend, Meg, is serving in East Africa. Her latest newsletter quoted the words that have been in my head and heart recently.

“Why is it that I think I must get somewhere, assume some position, be gathered together, or separated apart in the quiet of my study to pray? What is it that I feel that I have to go somewhere or do some particular act to find you, reach you, and talk with you? Your presence is here- in the city- on the busy bus- in the waiting room; in the home- at dinner, in the bedroom, in the family room, in the car in the parking lot, at the stoplight. Lord, reveal your presence to me everywhere, and help me become more aware of your presence each moment of the day. May your presence fill the non-answers, empty glances and lonely times of my life. Amen" -Robert Wood A Thirty-Day Experiment in Prayer

Meg then reflected, "I used to feel guilty about the fact that I so often doubt God’s presence and power but I’m beginning to realize that I need not fear my doubt. If there was no doubt there would be no need for faith.” These words ministered to me and I hope they do the same for you.

(This picture is of the Schuylkill River in and the Philadelphia Zoo hot air balloon.)