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Everyone makes mistakes. No one is perfect. Yadda yadda...

So if we continue to fail to be satisfied in Him, what does that mean in terms of our relationship to God? Does that mean we don't believe in Him? Does it mean that we do not trust in Him? Are we not saved?


Even King David wasn't satisfied with God at times. He felt the need to take Bathsheeba as his wife. It didn't mean that David didn't believe in God. He was one of the greatest Kings to have ever lived. His life was led in worship to God (for the most part).

God knows every mistake we will ever make. He knows that we cannot ever live the life Jesus led. Yet, He still blesses us with Grace. He still loves us, knowing that we will not love him remotely the same. When He tells us not to worry, I think that He also meant not to worry about how we should live. Some people get so caught up in how to live a life that is pleasing to God... How to live life "right." Well, as humans, we are prone to fail in that area. And if we continue to worry about what is right, and what is wrong, we take away the aspect that is most important: Love. This is God's greatest commandment - to love. Wherever our relationship with God is, if we truly try to love one another, keeping God's will in mind, everything else falls into place. If we go around blessing everyone in our minds vs. cursing the driver who just cut us off on the freeway, we are fulfilling His commandment. Worrying is like standing idly. You think about all the possibilities of each action, but in the end, you're not actually DOING anything. Nothing happens except for the thoughts that whiz by in your head. God gave us free will to DO something.


So, go.

Found in an article from the LA Times:

"What primarily seems to motivate atheists isn't rationalism but anger -- anger that the world isn't perfect, that someone forced them to go to church as children, that the Bible contains apparent contradictions, that human beings can be hypocrites and commit crimes in the name of faith. The vitriol is extraordinary."
By Charlotte Allen
May 17, 2009

Faith

As we go through life, we will encounter many unexpected circumstances and surprises. Some will be pleasant. Some will not. Jesus... how can I remain worry-free? I know, in my head, that You always provide. That, in the end, You always find a way to make things "right." But I am having so much trouble quieting my restless soul. My parents have done everything they can to be supportive and encouraging. Reassuring me that they will take care of everything. But I am no longer a "child." I understand how hard it is for them to "take care of everything." And, thus, my heart is erratic.

Lord... please... I need so much help at this hour. Help remembering how great You are. Help remembering Your power and majesty. Help remembering that You are fully in control.

God, there are so many things that I fail to do. So many things that I neglect. Yet, You knew that I would fail. You knew that I would neglect. And You also know the turmoil that is brewing within me. You know best of all how I am feeling. So Lord, I ask for Your mercy and love to wash over me. I do not deserve anything from You. I do not deserve Your grace, Lord, for I am such an ungrateful son to You most of the time. But I know You love me the same. Your love is perfect, Lord; incomparable. Your love covers all.

So give me peace. Increase my faith Lord.