When I Get Bossy With God

October 19, 2016/CathyChung/

Topics to Dig Into

Who is He?

What is God like? Who is this man Jesus? How can we understand the Holy Spirit?

The Visible God

God is present and active in our lives, often working through people and ‘coincidences’. Thank and praise Him!

Making it Practical

Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.

He Knows You

God’s love is unconditional. He knows our hearts and continually invites us into relationship.

Ah-Ha!

Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.

Father, if you are willing, take
this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.

Luke
22:42 (NIV)

I
often pray for a Christian friend who has devoted her life to serving God.
However I see gifts in her that God isn’t utilizing so I tell Him about her
amazing abilities. I tell Him to provide an opportunity for her gifts to bless others.
I tell God to clearly reveal His direction for her life.

I
tell God……

What
if God has her exactly where He wants her? I laugh at myself for even thinking
“what if”. Her heart is close to Him in prayer and praise, I’m sure God is
using her in just the right place. Who am I to presume otherwise? Who am I to
tell God He’s doing it wrong?

Do
you ever tell God what to do?

Example:
Dear God, open Kay’s eyes to see that Jack isn’t the right guy and help Danny
get the bank job.

We
boss God around without trusting that He’s in control.

Is
it wrong to ask for specific outcomes? No, God wants to hear our desires when
humbly framed with ‘not my will, but yours be done’. Even Jesus asked God to
spare him the suffering but submitted to God’s answer.

Modification:
God you know my concerns, please guide Kay and Jack’s relationship. God, Danny
needs a job, may he get the bank job if it’s the right fit.

Do
I pray this way? No, but I try to be aware when I’m being bossy and include a cover-all
prayer like “this is my heart God, but you know what’s best.”

These are my heart’s desires, Lord,
but you know what’s best. (tweet this)

#SeedsOfScripture #Godisincontrol #heartsdesire

3 Comments

CHERRILYNN BISBANO on October 20, 2016 at 10:03 AM

Cathy, I love this post. Yes I have told God what to do. I know say, your will be done. Thanks for sharing.

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Anonymous on October 20, 2016 at 1:45 PM

WOW! So true! AMEN! – Ruth

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Anonymous on November 19, 2016 at 11:30 AM

As always…..a message delivered when I needed to hear it!
J.

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