We begin to pray only for Gods will for us. That way, we get only what we are capable of handling.
Basic Text, p. 49
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Imagine what might happen if God gave us everything we wanted. A fabulous new car, straight As, a triple salary raise--all ours without effort, just for the asking.
Now imagine the problems that come along with unearned riches, new luxury cars, and unmerited scholastic recognition. What would we do with a huge salary raise that had been granted for no reason? How would we handle our new financial responsibilities? And how would we live up to that raise? Could we ever make it appear that we deserve such pay when we know we don't?
What about that fantastic new car? Most come with expensive insurance premiums and hefty maintenance costs. Are we prepared to care for what we've asked for?
Academic honors? Could we perform like A students after wed been given high marks we hadn't earned? What would we do if we were exposed as frauds?
When we talk to God, we need to remember that we live in the real world. We earn rewards and learn to handle them as we do. Confining our prayers to requests for knowledge of Gods will, the power to carry it out, and the ability to live with the consequences will ensure that we get no more than we can handle.
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Just for today: I will pray only for knowledge of Gods will and the power to carry that out in the real world.
-- Edited by Dave R on Monday 1st of December 2014 06:27:13 AM
I know it is more important to pray for God's will daily or as I need it . It is way more important than the fancy car, high wages, and a big house . We are better off living a modest life without worry and know I can carry that out in the real world .
