Conversations with God
It is summer - time for parks, hikes, BBQs and camp. I don't watch TV this time of year. AND YET. Studio 60 had a ALL NEW episode last night, just when I thought it went the way of the dodo. It brought out the ALL CAPS in me.
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I stink at reviews so I will spare you all but this: Studio 60 is the only primetime show I can think of with a Christian woman that prays on the show, talks about her faith that can't be quantified, without acting like she is just off the prairie or dons a bonnet. I'm not issuing a fatwa against prairies or bonnets - if they work for you, fine. But I need a Harriet. I need to see a Christian living in the city, with a sense of humor, a belief in God; a woman that loves the people around her and doesn't build a wall around herself. I need a Matt. (He looks a lot like a Chandler to me.) I need to see a man struggle to understand the woman he loves and the beliefs she holds.
I need Studio 60.
In last night's episode, Harriet stopped to pray during a crisis. It was awkward. My eyes felt the urge to roll. But I wonder why. I struggle with prayer. I feel like an idiot when I lead a prayer, even among friends. I struggle with how to pray when I am alone. Friends ask me to pray for them, their love ones. And I try. I do.
Yet, I wonder: Am I doing it right?
Did I miss the prayer portion of the ministry program?
I try to quiet my heart. I think about those in need. I ask God to help. I thank him.
I hope it is enough.
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Oh, I almost forgot. As promised:
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Comments
And I agree about Studio 60, that is some good TV. I only find myself rolling my eyes when Harriet is explaining her devotion to God while lying in bed with her boyfriend. .:sheesh:.
It will be interesting to see if God gives Matt an answer.
Sorry to say we gave up on Studio 60 a long time ago! Hubby couldn't stand the liberal agenda being spewed and complained the entire time we'd watch. Finally I gave up just to get some peace and quiet! :)
Jason - I did make a squishy face when Harriet and Matt were discussing Christianity in bed too.
(BTW, I am curious to hear how the raw diet works for you...)
My youth group knows me well as the "Fast Prayer." As long-winded, short-story-long I can be in other situations, I am AJ Foyt when it comes to praying aloud...