Holy help

[Key]

So another post from me that lacks any critical thinking whatsoever. Enjoy.

I shall try.

That was clearly enough for me thanks. It just makes me wonder though what you would be like or would have done if you had chosen another direction.

Let me provide you an example you might enjoy, since you are at college. This I believe will be your second year.

Now lets say for this example, you are an IT major. And you now have two new room-mates.

When you show up, you see both of them assembling their computers, and you say "Well if you guys need any help let me know"

The First room-mate grunts and continues working on their computer.

The second one, waits a little bit, and then comes to you and says "I noticed your offer, and I know that you know this better then I am, so I would very much enjoy your help with setting up my computer"

So you help the room-mate with their computer, and because you are also teaching them by letting them do it for themselves with only your guidance, it takes a bit of time.

In the end, Would you view the one that did not ask for your help with deeper admiration then the one that did ask you?

Would you be insulted if the one that did not ask bragged that did not have to ask you?

In the End, Would we different? Of course we would, our lives are changed by our choices and actions, both good and bad.

How much different would I be? Lets just say.... You and I would not be having this conservation right now....

God Bless

Key

 

[heron]

As a Christian, I ask for and expect God to intervene in my life.

This answers it for me. He helps because I ask.

Notice that when people say that God helped them, the event is usually preceded by prayer. We ask, He answers. There are also times that we forget to ask, and just whine, and He doesn't fix everything!

You are right, that everyone's best interest is important. I knew someone who bragged about always praying for the best parking spot. I don't do that unless I'm running late, or feeling exhausted -- because I remember times when I was sick, or had toddlers to carry, or had elderly to walk across the parking lot. Other people need to "win" those parking spots.

We pray for each other, too, so it's not just about our own physical comfort and success. You are thoughtful to recognize the value of humility and equity.

Every level of success needs to be preceded by adequate training. A cozy boot camp would not prepare a soldier for battle. A party college would not prepare us well for our planned careers. God knows that we need a little stretching to get where we want to go.

 

[Zeena]

I would go so far as to say God doesn't "help" anyone!

He has already given us everything we need for Life and Godliness in the person of JESUS!

Either accept His provision or not, the choice is up to each one of us individually =P