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In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

A lot of times, when we ask what God is doing, or has done, or should do, we’re really asking, What kind of God do we have? When Jesus’ disciples see Him praying, they say, “Teach us to pray like John taught his disciples.” And Jesus does give them words. He says, “When you pray, say this: …” But unless they know the God to whom they pray—unless they know the God to whom Jesus is praying—they will not be able to pray even the words from Jesus with full confidence.