Maybe God is closer than you think. Imagine a conversation between twins in the womb. Stupid idea,
because they can’t talk. But go with it for a minute:
One says, ‘We’ve got a mother who has made us and is all around us. One day we will meet her.’
The other says, ‘I’m not so sure about this idea of a mother. I don’t think there is anything outside this life. We’ve got all we need and we’ve got each other. There is nothing more than we can see
and feel here. I find the idea of having “a mother” rather unscientific, ludicrous in fact.’
Whether they believe in a mother or not,
their world will soon be shaken by
enormous contractions!
OK. Illustrations are limited, but the point
is that someone is closer than you think.
People often struggle to find
God in their lives, but the truth is he’s all
around us.
This idea was part of an ancient debate.
A Jew was discussing God with a group
of first century philosophers in Athens.
He said that it is, ‘In him we live and
move and have our being.’ He quoted a
poet that said ‘We are his offspring.’ The shows that throughout the centuries
people view God as their maker and one
who is present. If it’s true, God is
interested in us and we are in some way
like him – made in his image. It makes
knowing him a genuine option.
He is all around us.
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Try praying this:
God, it feels a little strange talking
to you like this, but I’m giving it a
go. Perhaps you are closer than I
think. If that’s true then I’m not
going to ask for a sign, but I am
going to ask that you will remove
anything that stops me from seeing
you. Amen
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Your Big Issue:
If you have an issue in your life
in which you need God to make
a difference, pray about it. Ask
him about it right now. Be
encouraged - all things are
possible with God.
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Praying for Others
Have you a friend or family member
who needs help?
Why not pray for them each
day this week as well?
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