***maybe getting older does slow down those neurons in our brain because as evidenced by my posting history of late this old mans neurons have gone on strike. So just maybe its time for something new like just writing whatever passes through my brain without filter, regardless of subject matter and with no concern for posting length . Now in this day and age of political correctness I may step on some toes out there but then at 73 should I really be concerned or happily accept the fact that I can still rattle some people!
….today we are going to range far from what I usually write about and take a look at something that bothers me when I think to much about it, the it being what happens when one prays. I know this posting will not attract much interest but I have thought about this off and on for decades and thought I would throw it out there for those of you who read my blog and believe in God.
Anyway I have a routine every morning and part of that is before doing anything else saying what I call my morning prayers. I always start with the Our Father and despite how much pain my body feels I then thank God for allowing me this day. Then I go on to ask for help/intercession for those in my family or those I know that he removes some sickness or just walks with them on their road of life. The latter part of my morning prayers is my naming every family member and personal friend who has died that God brings them closer to his side in heaven.
Yes simple and to the point, now comes the thought that continually bothers me... why would he be listening to (my) prayers? Why would God address my concerns for others when there are people the world over in far greater pain and suffering?
At times one can hear how deafening it is at a baseball game crowded with people now magnify that by millions upon millions of people all praying at the same time... all asking for their pain and suffering to be lifted, what makes me think God would even listen to this sinners prayers?
*This was originally created for my blog (Pete's Alaska located at https://kl1hbalaska.wordpress.com/)
….today we are going to range far from what I usually write about and take a look at something that bothers me when I think to much about it, the it being what happens when one prays. I know this posting will not attract much interest but I have thought about this off and on for decades and thought I would throw it out there for those of you who read my blog and believe in God.
Anyway I have a routine every morning and part of that is before doing anything else saying what I call my morning prayers. I always start with the Our Father and despite how much pain my body feels I then thank God for allowing me this day. Then I go on to ask for help/intercession for those in my family or those I know that he removes some sickness or just walks with them on their road of life. The latter part of my morning prayers is my naming every family member and personal friend who has died that God brings them closer to his side in heaven.
Yes simple and to the point, now comes the thought that continually bothers me... why would he be listening to (my) prayers? Why would God address my concerns for others when there are people the world over in far greater pain and suffering?
At times one can hear how deafening it is at a baseball game crowded with people now magnify that by millions upon millions of people all praying at the same time... all asking for their pain and suffering to be lifted, what makes me think God would even listen to this sinners prayers?
Yes I know
believing in God is a matter of faith
but there are times
I can't see why he would listen
to my pleadings
when drowned out
by those much more worthy.
believing in God is a matter of faith
but there are times
I can't see why he would listen
to my pleadings
when drowned out
by those much more worthy.
*This was originally created for my blog (Pete's Alaska located at https://kl1hbalaska.wordpress.com/)
