Brandon Ives

Years ago the professional golfer Arnold Palmer played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. When he finished, the king was so impressed with Palmer’s expertise that he desired to give Palmer a gift. Palmer, a multimillionaire, demurred: “It isn’t really necessary. I just enjoyed meeting your people and playing in your country.”

The king indicated his extreme displeasure at not being able to give the golf pro a gift. Palmer wisely reconsidered and said, “Well, how about a golf club? A golf club would be a wonderful memento of my visit here.” The king was pleased. The following day, a messenger delivered to Palmer’s hotel room the title to a golf club, thirty-six holes, trees, lakes, and several buildings. The moral of this story? In the presence of the king, don’t ask for small gifts.

- story taken from Brennan Manning (the furious longing of God)

What are we asking God for?

Labels: Arnold Palmer, Brennan Manning, God, Prayer