Posted by Abby on October 7, 2000, at 1:14:49
In reply to Re: perspective, posted by CarolAnn on August 22, 2000, at 9:38:24
> Serendipity gives me perspective. When things happen that are so coincidental or so 'exactly what was needed', that you can't help but feel it was 'meant to be'. There have been times in my life when I KNOW that a prayer was answered, no doubt in my mind at all. Now, I'm not a super religious person, and I have no patience for religious dogma, but I do believe in a higher power or creator who exists as a being we can 'talk' to. I think that the mistake people make is confusing praying with wishing. Instead of praying for something specific to happen, I pray for the knowledge of how to deal with whatever does happen. And I am very aware sometimes, that I have gotten an answer to a prayer, but have chosen to ignore it 'cause I didn't like the answer, in which case the trouble that follows is my own fault.
> I like learning stuff like this about myself and the way my 'reality' works. It has also become apparent to me that God has an incredibly scatalogical sense of humour. Why else would our bodies make so many embarassing noises, odors, and such, especially at the most inopportune times? Just some perspective pondering! CarolAnn
It's funny that you said that about prayer, because I'm reminded of the sections in St. Paul's writings about how we are strongest when we know our own weakness and that we can not do it alone. He talks about the power of Christ, but I think you could say that community like the one here at babble helps as well.Abby
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