The Cynic's Prayer

Dear God (if you do exist, and might possibly be listening):

If You wanted me to believe in you, why didn’t You send me a personal message? I don’t count Your Bible. I know that Your Bible is full of contradictions, even though I’ve never read it. And I know that the things people tell me about You are wrong and misguided, even though I don’t know You.

If You want my worship, then why haven’t You helped me? I’ve been through some difficult times when I needed assistance. Help me first, then I’ll consider believing in You.

And why did You create the world the way it is? This place is really messed up. You could make things perfect. Just don’t let people be unkind or selfish and everything will be better. I’m sure that if people were in charge we wouldn’t have let things get so bad.

Well God, I’m sure You are going to ignore this prayer. Am I not good enough? Maybe You could have sent someone special, just for me, to help me find You. Someone who would love and care about me; someone willing to bring me close to You, a real friend.


Wish I could hear from You-
Your Cynical and Unbelieving Friend