THURSDAY THOUGHT 6/4/09

June 4, 2009 on 11:28 am | By John Ingrisano | In Faith & Forgiveness | No Comments
The Gimme God
 
Gimme, God!  Gimme, God!  Gimme, God!  Gimme, God, PLEEEEEEASE!!! 
 
I have a friend who thinks it’s insulting that God “makes” us beg for what we need in persistent prayer.  I also know a woman who is dying of cancer and responded bitterly when I told her I have been keeping her in my prayers.  “Well, it’s not working,” she told me.  I have not known exactly how to answer either one of these people, but I do believe that they are missing the point about prayer.  
 
I also know that every prayer I have offered up to God has been answered, but (A) never in the time frame I’ve demanded; (B) never in the exact way petitioned and (C) always in a way much, much better way than I had hoped.  My prayers keep me focused, mindful, and aware.  I no longer pray for miraculous healings, a Mercedes Benz with heated seats, or that I close my next deal.  I pray:  “Lord, please give me/them faith, strength and guidance.  Amen.”  And, yes, I pray persistently, many times each day … without any longer watching the score board to see how many prayers God has made good on.
 
My point:  Trust in God and pray … often and persistently.  And while you’re at it, enjoy the many blessings The Lord has graced you with this day. — jri
 
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable
to show them that they should always
pray and not give up.”
    –    Luke 18:1
 

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