Designated Pray-er

When people know you are a pastor, you become the designated pray-er. Family meals and gatherings, meetings, hospital rooms, etc. people look to me for prayer. Mostly I don't mind. But I am not a professional pray-er. My prayers carry no more impact than yours. God hears me as well as He hears you. God is not impressed with my position, calling, or professionalism. But there is an expectation from people that my prayers carry more weight than others. Today there is a chance that it could ice or snow late this afternoon and this evening. I have been designated as the official pray-er for this calamity by my fellow bus drivers. It seems that my reputation is hinging on it. I was reminded again this morning that whether it snows or not will tell them a lot about my influence with God. I have prayed and I too desire a day off but will not take it personally if God opts for safe roads and conditions. I did make a deal with them that if it did snow they would have to come to church with me. If it does snow I may tackle the drought next.