The Scrappy Gift

 A parent delights when their child gives them a “gift” of a drawing on a scrap of paper.  The gift is just seemingly lines/circles/dots here and there,  somewhat random even, but a gift nonetheless.  The parent does not judge or score the gift as good or bad.  It is what the child can do and the effort of the drawing.  The parent and child recognize their common family bond in the drawing.  So it is with our meditations/prayers/spiritual practices.  We might think they are too little or not done well enough for God.  That is our adult ego at work.  God is bonded to us and delights in the effort.  No judgment or keeping score on God’s part.  Just do it.