The interesting thing is that we can never know why God intervenes in one situation and not the other. It isn't because one person has "more" faith, or because another person is "better." It's because God sees the beginning and the end and looks at the really, really big digital picture which we can't get with our old analog brains.Originally Posted by crystalmoonshin
I think it is possible for me to be able to fly of my own without anything on my shoulders so that’s not a miracle?
I disagree, the more i believe the more I "wish" (things to be right) then the more it doesn't "happen" (or atleast go totally wrong) the more i "disbelieve" (or go like mehh, there must be a flaw).
I think this is because you are waiting for what He has, not who He is. I mean you seek what He gives, not Himself
Where is the voice of Humanity?
(come on!: of course he's talking about he god of Abraham, Izaaq and Jacob!)
God has helped me in unimaginbale, undeniable, and truly undeserved ways. About a year ago he got me out of a really bad situation (that I got my own butt into...by the way!) that could have resulted in me hurting the people i love and myself. He showed me his mercy.
And another way...heres my miracle: For years and years I wanted a baby sister or brother. My laughed and said that it was out of the question, my sister and I were enogut. For 15 years I kept praying, then one night I sort of gave God and "ulimatum" i said that if I didn't get some sort of sign very soon, I would just leave it and assume that I wasn't meant to have a new bro or sis. THEN...that night, I overheard my parents talking...about having a BABY! they said they don't know what made them think of is and actually (w/out going into details...) my dad had been thinking of having an operation to "disable" himself from having kids. But I guess God had other plans...this september I'll have a new baby sisterMy answered prayer.
O to be alive in such an age!
When miracle are everywhere,
And every inch of common air,
Throbs a tremendous prophecy,
Of greater marvels...yet to be.
God helps me all the time, just not in the hedonistic ways I wish...
I've heard middle class British claim to have direct help from God. So why is it that when I see images of African children begging to God, with vultures not far off greedily eying their bony prey, that I question 'who answers their prayers?'. God seems to help the better off, bourgeois populace an awful lot more than those who truly need it.
Last edited by Judas130; 06-19-2009 at 02:41 PM.
Judas,
I take very seriously what you asked, despite my obnoxious comment prior to yours. I think what you observe about the inequity in God's supposed ability to answer the prayers of those most in need, is one of the most asked questions about the use of His divine power. If He can solve all these problems then why doesn't He, especially when one sees such a deep level of suffering? I think a theologian would give some kind of explanation about free will or that the suffering is not necessarily caused by God. It is in the earthly realm and up to man to solve these problems of hunger. Man must learn to love each other, enough to take care of each other in order solve such problems as hunger and poverty. Although I accept such answers, sometimes these explanations are not good enough for others.
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God doesn't help me in those ways either. Now and then I get some dumb luck, not recently though.
I agree. Poverty is very much a thing that mankind can and must end. Poverty sprouts from the seeds of civil war, or disastrous politics or economics, bully corporations, and the like. I respect this answer to the problem 'why doesn't God answer their prayers' - perhaps, to argue from a believers side, he doesn't answer their calls because WE are the ones who can. Thank you.
Nice rhetoric gimmick. But I do not fall for leading questions.How has God helped you in your life....
Last edited by amarna; 06-20-2009 at 05:26 PM.
Absolutely. If that orphan in Africa really only needs 10 or 5 dollars, we could almost immediately solve the world's hunger issues if the people who had 5 dollars to give actually gave it... God can take the horse to water, but he can't make it drink.I agree. Poverty is very much a thing that mankind can and must end. Poverty sprouts from the seeds of civil war, or disastrous politics or economics, bully corporations, and the like. I respect this answer to the problem 'why doesn't God answer their prayers' - perhaps, to argue from a believers side, he doesn't answer their calls because WE are the ones who can. Thank you.
God doesn't help me in those ways either. Now and then I get some dumb luck, not recently though.
haha, well, summer's coming, maybe something will blown in your way like a day trip to the coast.
Last edited by Buh4Bee; 06-24-2009 at 08:23 PM. Reason: gif not posting
I was rereading through this thread and I think that it is important to remember that God helps us when we ask for help. Sometimes the ego gets in the way and tells us that we can do it ourselves, when in actuality, we should be asking for guidance. At times such as these, we can get ourselves into grave trouble. And there is no one to blame except ourselves, because we brought "it" about.
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