This was on someone else's blog and I'm gonna' let them be the ones to tell you who they are if they feel it's necessary. I just want to get straight to the point and find out what your thoughts are on the subject.
"Paul tells us to pray without ceasing. Jesus told the parable of the persistent widow. From these examples, I kind of get the impression we're being told to pester God with our worries until He gives in and resolves the problem. On the other hand, Jesus said not to worry because God knows what we need and will provide it for us. We're also told not to fear because He is with us. This seems to be a conflict to me. Should I pray about the things that bother me or not?"
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Why Pray?
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There are several passages, like the references above, which if juxtaposed without regard to context seem contradictory. Each of these passage need be explored within the parameters of their respective contexts.
There is a larger point to be made here. Jesus is calling us to a relationship with God. He teaches us to look to God as our Father. Prayer comes to life in the context of relationship. Prayer brings focus and discipline to our walk with God.
Jesus calls us to acknowledge God's activity within and about us. The Father is always at work. Prayer tunes us in to Him and frees us from our own limitedness.
Good thoughts! Anyone else wanna' take a stab at it?
Jennifer
On drawing from another passage of Paul and further juxtaposification, Paul had a problem that he prayed continually about that God never resolved. Perhaps some of the problems we suffer are actually more beneficial to us than not having them.
But just keep praying, I think is the main theme here.
I am not going to do any juxtaposification, it is too late. GOD is at work on your problems long before you can identify them. Of course GOD wants you to be talking to him about them. Just maybe by talking with him he can help you see those things in a different light. Just think of those times when talking to a good friend made you feel better about something.
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