The past few weeks have been quite hectic. However, In the midst of it all Ive began reading 'God on Mute' by Pete Greig. The book has encouraged me to look at prayer, in a whole new way. Coinciding nicely with that ive also just started a module at Belfast Bible college on 'The Lords Prayer' . You may have noticed my fustration in the posting below, but I am determined to take my questions on prayer further....As I read about Prayer I am beginning to be reminded about why I love God, He draws me even when I don't want to be drawn. I praise God for being so interested in my life.
I want to leave you with this short section from 'The Magician's Nephew' C.S Lewis Chronicles of Narnia(and brought to my attention by Pete Greig)t
Digory's mother is dying and he dares to ask Aslan, The lion for help. When Digory first asks the Lion for help the Lion appears to ignore him. Then Digory plucks up the courage to ask again.
"But please, please, won't you, can't you give me something that will cure my mother?"Up till then he had been looking at the Lion's great feet and the huge claws on them, now in despair he looked up at its face. What he saw surprised him more than anything in his whole life. For the tawny face was bent down near his own and Great shinning tears stood in the lion's eyes'
His prayer's remained on answered but he knew that the great Lion cared (pete greig)
Rooted deep within my being I know that God cares, I know that He is hurting too, I know that He suffered the ultimate Pain, and He knows what it means to suffer........For some reason in the midst of unanswered prayer I believe in God, I am strengthened in my desire to pray more...and finally I pray that we as a community of Christians will be strengthened in our Belief
'I believe, but please Lord help my unbelief'
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
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