The Empty Cloud
Anatomy of a Prayer
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"I tried to rationalize that if things could be orchestrated to fulfill my preferred outcome then somehow automatically everyone else involved would benefit from that wonderful state of affairs. But beyond that slippery logic I had to concede that the truth was contained in an honest appraisal of that scenario: I hadn't a clue about how the ripple effect would play out among so many people. There was an image before me, of a satisfied, happy self, but not the Divine Justice that Jesus spoke of in Luke. Oh yes, there was a grand picture, just like a big fluffy cloud, but beyond its appearance it was lacking in Christian content: it was empty."
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About the Book
On a recent trip to Israel he was struck by a simple observation used by the Israeli Guide of an “Empty Cloud” while visiting the Oasis of Ein Gedi. The account of that experience led him to write this personal meditation on how that lends itself to all of the concerns that arise when we say a prayer.
About the Author
Lawrence Seman has been a Lawyer, Counselor, Tin Smith, Machinist, Furniture Mover, Bartender, Actor, Writer, and through it all a follower of Jesus Christ. His travels have led him to the UK, France, Italy, Israel, and across the U.S. He was active in the “Open Churches” effort in the UK which sought to keep vandalized churches open for free access to the public. As an actor he has performed a variety of roles in the theater, ranging from Shakespeare to modern drama.