Can I Pray For You?

This afternoon I was in a coffee shop and the young woman next to me was reading a Bible. No big deal, just not a common sight here in New York, but whatever.

Anyway, as she was getting up to go, she turned to me, "I've never asked anyone this before... would it be okay if I pray for you?"

Uh, I guess-- do I look like I need prayer? I mean, I was drinking coffee and reading the New York Times Science section... definite heathen.

"Do you have anything specific you'd like me to cover?"

I didn't know what to tell her--money is impossibly tight? Or could she ask God to help get me a Live at Gotham or Montreal audition? Or do something about the
violence raging in the Middle East? I settled with a simple "I have problems sleeping." Which is true, and now that I think about it, kind of a passive aggressive request for God... like, "I can't sleep... perhaps You know why, oh omniscient God!"

She laid her hand on my shoulder and I dutifully bowed my head... she started off with a 'Dear, Father God...' which I've always thought was a weird way to address the Chrstian God... Like, 'Screw you, other two-thirds of the Holy Trinity--this prayer is for FATHER God!'

So she prayed a relatively generic prayer, which was suspiciously decent for her 'first time.' Having attended Lutheran and then Assemblies of God schools my entire life, I think I'm a decent judge (over the years I've heard way too many 'Father God's).

Anyway, she meant well enough and she was not unattractive (otherwise
I woulda said no way!). I'm sure she got a huge high from it and is probably already telling her church friends about her having been moved by the Spirit. So, wherever you are, Crystal, you're welcome!

--sent from the cell--