The words were unexpected, but so incisively true. So much of prayer is like that - an encounter with a truth that has sunk to the bottom of the heart, that wants to be found, wants to be spoken, wants to be elevated into the realm of sacredness.
The quote from Sue Monk Kidd's "Traveling With Pomegranates" reflects a profound realization about the nature of prayer. It suggests that prayer is not merely a ritualistic act but an intimate engagement with buried truths within ourselves. These truths, often overlooked, yearn for expression and recognition. Prayer serves as a vehicle to bring these hidden sentiments to light, allowing us to confront and articulate them meaningfully.
Kidd emphasizes that this process...
