Honest Prayer aka Picnic Cave-in

Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, showing rare courage in the face of disaster. In the air, on horseback, or in the screaming squad cover, Ranger Bill, his mind alert, ready smile, unswerving, loyal to his mission. And all this in exchange for the satisfaction

and pride of a job well done. And so we pray that thou will bless us and use us to thy glory in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Amen. Amen. Ah pal, I wonder if I could ask you something. That's kind of a switch Bill. Usually I'm the one who wants to ask you something.

Well, this is a little personal, Henry, so you don't really have to answer it if you don't want to. Maybe I ought to take a look out back and see how everything is. Oh, that's all right, Stumpy.

Anything that Bill wants to talk to me about? Well, I don't mind having you here, too. Well, if it's OK. What is it, Bill? Just this, pal. I've been noticing in our devotions here at the station But you've been praying just about the same words each time for quite a while.

Now, I'm not questioning your spiritual life, Henry, but I'm hoping that you're aware of what you're saying each time you say it. What do you mean, Bill? I think you know, Henry. You've heard people pray very spiritual-sounding prayers using all the usual words and expressions and not mean a thing by their praying.

You think I do that? I didn't say that, but it's an easy habit to get into. Sometimes a Christian can slide into a kind of parrot religion and never even know he's done it. Parrot?