Hi
Sometimes our prayers don’t actually sound like prayer, but are more conversational. Imagine having a little talk (like my godson used to say) with God after trying to imbibe today’s Holy Nougat
“Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” Galatians 5:25 NLT
Every part of our lives? But Lord, d’You realize how haaard that is? Seriously… I mean, it’s not that we don’t wanna give You full control, but I mean
My thoughts
Entertainment choices
Financial decisions
Life partner(s)
Traveling (where, when & why, even how)
Comments in non-churchy settings
Work and/or study
Fitness (goals)
Heath
Food
Friends
Life decisions? That’s a lot Lord, like seriously.
No offense but it almost feels like You want us to be robots.
Hmmm what’s that? Do I wish the murderers, rapists, thieves and other wrongdoers – political, financial pirates, spiritual leaders etc – would’ve yielded to You and not succumbed to those activities? Yes, but that’s different. They’re awful people. You would probably need a drill to even find their consciences. I’m not like that. You know that.
Okay, okay; there were those occasional lapses in judgement but – aaah; I get it now – if You were making the decisions in those cases, it would have went differently. I agree, but what about the time when You didn’t come through for me the other day? That hurt. And I was shock for a while.
Sometimes what looks good isn’t actually good?! Hmm I have to ponder that one like Mary with You as a baby. (Got It?)
Sorry Lord, back to us again.
What about those times when I messed up? On my lonesome. Without You? Erm (gulp) but still – get Your thoughts to influence mine? Your Spirit to renew my mind and transform my every thing? Lord, that really ruff. But I promised You already?! When I said I surrender ALL! And sang, ‘Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul’ erm … I didn’t realize
But of course I want You to solve my problems! Yes! Most definitely! Ah can’t manage on my own Lord. Ohhhhh; it’s easier if I listen and take Your opinion into consideration. Got it. (I think)
Erm. So can I go now Lord? You want to accompany me (gulp) oooo-kay
Would You like to join me Holy Spirit?
In Christ’s love and grace . . .
