A taper day today. Recovery swim and light bike. Rode the trainer for 12 miles - Ironman Arizona course. I also swam 2000 m. First 500 meters felt good - 8:17 is a decent time for me for 500. I swam the next 1000 at a 9:05/500 pace, then had some intervals for the final 500.
My friend Don got his Lifeguard job at the "Y" today. He was a bit nervous for the test and asked for prayer last week. It was cool to see that God granted him the ability to pass the test. However, my struggles with prayer continue. I still long for answers to how prayer works. Some prayers seem to be answered. Others not. How does God's will mesh with our requests? Ultimately, His will be done. Then, why pray? I'm reading Philip Yancey's latest book on prayer. It is comforting to see him go through some of the same questions and struggles. Nonetheless, Jesus taught us how to pray. Even if I don't understand how it works, I suppose I am best following his advice and trusting that the mechanism of prayer will work itself out.
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