Talking to God

When Jack was employed at his denomination's headquarters, it was customary for all employees to pause for prayer each morning at 9:00. A "prayer bell" signaled the beginning and ending of this daily routine.

Occasionally, though, employees would find themselves on the phone during prayer time, and the entire office, now quiet, would overhear their conversation.

One morning during prayer time, a co-worker named Paul could be heard in the office, shouting, "Hello? Hello? I can hear you. Can you hear me?"

After the ending bell, I overheard someone else comment, "I think Paul's having a hard time getting through to the Lord this morning."