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An Indian tale titled The Water Carrier explores the nature of Christian prayer
The story uses the image of an exhausted water carrier with a leaking bucket to suggest that prayer involves more than offering successes, talents, or the fruits of faith. According to KTO, the tale invites people to present their flaws and brokenness to God.
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