We have no idea who Kelly Schulz is. But it was submitted to a Spokane, Washington newspaper's request for verses which could be used at memorial services and funerals -- not really for use at a poker tournament.
This prayer inspired us to think about how we pray before heading into a tournament -- especially the live kind. We don't prepare anything pre-scripted to read before God, because....
And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. - Matthew 6:7
It's interesting that Jesus gave this warning against repetitive prayer right before saying "the Lord's Prayer" (verses 9-13) -- the one recited verbatim in countless churches and congregations week after week.
So here's our question: do you pray before a poker tournament -- and if so, what do you ask God in your prayer? Please leave a comment with your thoughts; we'll share ours in a future post.
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