God is watching us from a distance...

[Open Heart]

I am watching an episode of "Through the Wormhole" in which the idea is explored that we are characters in a virtual reality created by humans in our future. It ran through my head how comforting it would be to know that someone was watching me, how it would make my life matter.

Then it occurred to me, isn't that what God does? Are we not beings in His created reality that He watches over. Now there's a comforting thought.

 

[mark46]

I've never thought of the idea of God "at a distance" was good theology, except when growing up. I understand that this image makes sense for many, certainly for Jews, for Muslims and for Calvinists. And yes, I understand that many Catholics feel that God is "at a distance". While I also feel that the Baptist go too far with "what a friend I have in Jesus", I think that this view is closer to what God wants for us.

Jesus tore the curtain that separated God from us. That is a powerful, powerful image, at least for me.

 

[Open Heart]

It was more that God was watching us, than "from a distance", that was my emphasis. It gives my life meaning to know that I matter to Him.

 

[mark46]

It was more that God was watching us, than "from a distance", that was my emphasis. It gives my life meaning to know that I matter to Him.

Amen to that

 

[Fish and Bread]

I've always liked that Bette Midler song. It's one of only two Bette Midler songs I can stand. It's weird how someone can have a whole career of singing stuff I find unlistenable and then have two really great songs. Kenny Loggins is basically the same way for me. Ditto Paul Anka. Give or take a song or two in each case. But some outstanding stuff and then a bunch of things I don't think I could even be in a room listening to play in the background.

 

[mark46]

I've always liked that Bette Midler song. It's one of only two Bette Midler songs I can stand. It's weird how someone can have a whole career of singing stuff I find unlistenable and then have two really great songs. Kenny Loggins is basically the same way for me. Ditto Paul Anka. Give or take a song or two in each case. But some outstanding stuff and then a bunch of things I don't think I could even be in a room listening to play in the background.

I love the song, but not the theology. What is your other Bette Midler song that you like?

 

[Fish and Bread]

I love the song, but not the theology. What is your other Bette Midler song that you like?

"Wind Beneath My Wings"

 

[mark46]

"Wind Beneath My Wings"

Those are great favorites of both me and my wife. And as you, I can't recall any other favorites of hers.