Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Word Treadmills

Some of us second guess ourselves habitually. We cannot answer a question without examining our answer at multiple levels. After we walk away from a conversation, we can become obsessed with what we should or shouldn’t have said.

The analytical framework is naturally carried into our relationships with God. We can become exhausted with our attempts to figure out the correct prayer, the right actions or the healthiest attitude.

If you are one who runs in circles trying to please everyone, including God, Peter’s words are for you. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope…” (1 Peter 1:3)

God has abundant mercy. He has all the mercy you need and more, so you can stop worrying about whether you say the right words to him. He knows exactly what you mean.