Bite of the Day - 27 Jan 2006

A farmer observed that his son was working with a dull scythe, and asked the reason.

"There was so much work to do that I didn't want to waste the time," the son answered.

"My son," said the father, "no time is ever lost sharpening dull tools."

- Walter L. Moore (1000 Stories You Can Use, Volume Two by Frank Mihalic, SVD)

Does prayer for prepare one to start the day by sharpening oneself spiritually?