Being receptive in prayer

I love the quotes that are interspersed throughout the readings.

The value of consistant prayer is not that he will hear us, but that we will hear him. -- William McGill.

The theme this week has been "drawing water". So often we view prayer as a giving something to God, our requests - 'a to-do list for God', or our burdens, 'Lord I am tired of worrying about this, You take over'.

Prayer is also to be receptive - a time, an activity, whereby God fills us, renews us, gives to us, encourages us. Fill my cup, Lord!