AI OVERVIEW: Two versions of me exist, and what God most wants to hear is the real me, not the cleaned‑up version I imagine He wants. Psalms are not doctrinal essays but raw prayers; they invite us to pour out troubled thoughts before God—fear, anger, anguish, and confusion—without pretending they’re all resolved. The original Pinocchio tale contrasts with the Disney version: conscience, rebellion, and a longing to become real show that transformation begins when the person you actually are is willing to stand honestly before the Father, not when you pretend to be someone you’re not. As the prodigal son, Jonah, and the call to a heart of flesh illustrate, transformation starts with reality and moves forward one confession at a time.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: Which version of you shows up when you pray? In this reflection on Psalm 55, John Ortberg explores a surprising truth about prayer: God doesn't want the cleaned-up, polished, "Disney version" of you. He wants the real you. The Psalms aren't theological essays or collections of pe...
