Orthodox Bishop Kallistos Ware suggests that prayer is “listening in to the conversation of the Trinity” to gather insights and to know we are beloved. In our petitions and intercessions, our own desperation because of our weakness and sin is made more clear. We can come to recognize as we pray for God’s action on behalf of others that he wants to use us for the fulfilling of his purposes. What better picture of grace is there than this: No one directs the Spirit of the LORD and no one can be his