I lied. I'm not done yet.
Why is it that when we (Christians) get sick, our default action is to ask God for prayer. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that of course, but why is our prayer life limited to when we need help? It's like, "Oh no, I think I have [a sore throat/a financial need/overwhelming guilt/"issue of the week"]. Oh yeah God, I forgot you existed for a little bit. Can you help me out and fix it really quick?"
I guess that goes with the whole principle of using God as our last resort, which I am so guilty of. And the even bigger principle of letting God know His effectiveness in limiting Him to 'this much'. I just realized how much I hate people limiting me to something, telling me what my boundaries are. Imagine being omnipotent and having people tell you what you can and can't do or be.
We say, "He is Lord." I'm just not sure if we really mean it.
LORD. ADONAI. Of all.
That's all. Good night.
here's a different perspective for you:
ReplyDeletei talked to a good friend's dad about this (who also happens to be a close friend of mine). i think when we start to lose sight of God in our lives, things happen. supernatural "crazy-God-magic" things (quote from our very own Christopher Speed).
when we lose our money, get a sore throat, have a financial need, experience overwhelming guilt, or generate our "issue of the week," God is trying to grab a hold of us and get our attention saying, "HEY YOU, LOOK AT ME. I WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED!"
we know that God works all things together for good, for those that love him and are called according to his purpose, says romans. so i think God causes these things to happen... what is the good? he is acknowledged and, hopefully, paid more attention to and worshiped by us.
john piper, my all-time favorite, writes a little bit on this issue that i am barely skimming the surface of. here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/rxo3w2
love you, sir, and am praying for you.