This figurine symbolizes for me the act of prayer, not the kind of prayer that brings a basket full of concerns, requests and an agenda to God but rather the kind of prayer I pray on days like today when I simply come to God empty, thirsty for his touch, his voice, his presence.” (http://www.freshsermonillustrations.net) Marsha’s words minister to me, because there are times I feel that way. And I know, we’re not alone. The Psalmist cried out, “I will say to God my rock, “Why hast Thou forgotten