That prayer thing

Zachary Elliot Special to Valley News Too often, people confuse prayer, thinking it’s something that it’s not. Some people believe it’s a series of chants or memorized words said over and over. Others believe prayer can only be done correctly by the spiritually elite. And some people think prayer can only be done at a shrine, church or temple. I want us to start with a very clear understanding of what prayer is. Are you ready? Prayer is simply talking to God. Read that again. Take a moment to grasp its full meaning. Yes, it’s simple, and that’s the point. I want you to commit to doing just that. I want you to simply talk to God. For too long, people have complicated prayer, making it something that it’s not. Feeling that we have to add something to it to gi