A week from today the Colepepper-Merriweather Circus will be in Clarion for two evening performances. "Skeeter", their clown, was in town yesterday morning; walking the streets and frequenting businesses to remind people of their coming and encouraging those she met to 'buy advanced discount tickets'.

Six of us gals were meeting together in a downtown coffee shop, as we do monthly. Skeeter spent some time talking with us.

Among other things, she wanted us all to know that the circus likes people to come out early in the morning the day of the circus to watch them set up the 'big top tent', among other activities. "Come out early," Skeeter said, "bring your grandchildren. There is a one-hour tour which begins at 9:30."

She thought she was talking to a handful of gals. But what she didn't know is that I send out a weekly, bullet-point email of a dozen or more happenings in our area (THE CLARION WIRE), each Friday morning. It goes to more than 1,000 computers! Her comments will be included and many more will be invited.

She had no idea 'who she was talking to'!

I wonder if the same thing happens to us when we offer our 'simple;' sometimes 'paltry' prayers. Does God say back to us, "You have no idea Who you are talking to!" Nor do we know what might happen next!

So today let's pray:  "Father God in Heaven, collectively today we come to you. With our praises to You for our protection and love. We ask Your hand of blessing on our family members, our homes, our communities, and our world....just for today! Help us to see You and Your handiwork as we look around.....just for today! You are Creator, Protector, Caregiver, Savior. Thank You. Amen."