On the subject of prayer, there’s a funny story told about a family who had the minister over for dinner, and when he got there and sat at the table the Mum asked her five-year-old to say grace.

Puzzled, the child asked, ‘What should I say?’

Her mum replied, ‘Just say what you’ve heard me say, dear.’

So, bowing her head, the little girl prayed, ‘Dear God, why on earth did I invite the minister over for dinner? Amen.’