"I Don't Know How to Pray."

by someday_93

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“I don’t know how to pray.”

“Just try. Let it come, as if you’re talking to a friend.”

“Okay, I’ll try.”

“Good girl. Goodnight, Sophie!”

“Goodnight.”

Dear God, It’s me, Sophie. I don’t know if you know me, if you remember me from when you created me. At least, so the story goes. I’m not sure if I believe in you, yet, God. Because if you do exist, you haven’t been very nice to me. Or maybe it’s just me who hasn’t been very nice.

I know I’m worthless. But if I’m worthless, God, then why would you have created me? Do I have a reason to be here? I mean, I’m just a girl. How much can I be expected to know? I’m just a girl, down here in this mess, trying to figure out…well…everything.

Do I have a place? Do you care about me? I know there are girls all over who need you much more than I do. Will you find time to listen to me, or do you have better things to do? I know I’m not a “good girl.” But God, if you’re really up there, won’t you please try to find a moment for me? I’m lost down here…

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Average Reader Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5

  1. "I Don't Know How to Pray."

    Yeah Write!'s Buddy Icon Yeah Write!

    Posted about 1 year ago

    really like this

  2. "I Don't Know How to Pray."

    blueyedwonder's Buddy Icon blueyedwonder

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    vurry nice. i like it.

  3. "I Don't Know How to Pray."

    someday_93's Buddy Icon someday_93

    Posted about 1 year ago

    thank you!

  4. "I Don't Know How to Pray."

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    That is how one prays, and a nice little ramble at that.
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    I would’ve liked if Sophie’s prayer could be broken up a little, but I’m a nit-pick.

  5. "I Don't Know How to Pray."

    someday_93's Buddy Icon someday_93

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Alexa—is this a bit better?

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