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FRIDAY THOUGHT 12/5/08

Don’t Ask
 
I try not to hit God with a laundry list of personal favors every day.  Even with a “please” in front, they do sound like a Santa Claus “gimme” list.  I figure, what do I know about what I truly need?  I mean, given a Saturday night and a few bucks, my heart’s desire used to run towards mule-kick tequila and all-night insanity. 
 
My point:  I had a lousy idea of what I needed, truly wanted and, most definitely, what was good for me.  So, these days, even when it comes to good and positive desires, I’d just as soon say, “God, you go ahead and pick.  You know what I need.  You know what I truly want.  You know my heart’s real desire.” 
 
Bonus:  Wow!  What God has in store for us — yes, even here in this life — is a hoot and a half better than anything we could think up.  It’s that amazing peace and confidence and joy that beats a bottle of tequila hands down.  God bless and celebrate the joy of God’s grace. — jri
 
“O Lord, you are my portion and my cup;
    it is you who uphold my lot.
My boundaries enclose a pleasant land;
    indeed, I have a goodly heritage.”
            –    Psalm 16: 5-6
 
Thank you for your prayers and support.  Please pray for all who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction, that they may find strength in God, who can and does deliver miracles to all who ask.  God bless.
John R. Ingrisano