The immediate person thinks and imagines that when he prays the important thing, the thing he must concentrate upon, is that God should hear what he is praying for. And yet in the true, eternal sense it is just the reverse: the true relation in prayer is not when God hears what is prayed for, but when the person praying continues to pray until he is the one who hears, who hears what God wills. The immediate person, therefore, uses many words and, therefore, makes demands in his prayer; the true man of prayer only attends.
Soren Kierkegaard
Prayer is not a request list, but a conversation. God knows the desires of your heart. I like the "Only attends". Do you "attend" prayer? Do you give God a chance to speak or do you just ramble on? Chew on that for a while.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Interesting, fun and work
It was a very interesting, fun and work filled weekend. Those are in no particular order...
1. It was work filled because we decided to tile the dining room and living room for Andrea's mom and step-dad. We like to tile so don't feel too much pity on us. We were lucky in the fact that we had two good friends come over and help out. So we our knees and backs are forever indebted to Michael and Rindy.
2. It was fun because Andrea and I eat some wings, ran errands together and watched some movies together. After her being on business trips for two weeks it was nice to just relax a bit and hang out. She vetoed my Taco hat at Sheplers and I can't say I blame her. But approved of my Kenny Chesney look alike.
3. Interesting because at Church we heard a sermon about Lectivo Divina, which is basically Christian Meditation. I have talked about it previously in this blog, but I really dig this way of prayer and scripture reading and I have been practicing it for a while. If practiced right it will take you to a different level of prayer and relationship. It will also remind you to slow down and remember what is important in life. I suggest everyone try it out. See this and this.
1. It was work filled because we decided to tile the dining room and living room for Andrea's mom and step-dad. We like to tile so don't feel too much pity on us. We were lucky in the fact that we had two good friends come over and help out. So we our knees and backs are forever indebted to Michael and Rindy.
2. It was fun because Andrea and I eat some wings, ran errands together and watched some movies together. After her being on business trips for two weeks it was nice to just relax a bit and hang out. She vetoed my Taco hat at Sheplers and I can't say I blame her. But approved of my Kenny Chesney look alike.
3. Interesting because at Church we heard a sermon about Lectivo Divina, which is basically Christian Meditation. I have talked about it previously in this blog, but I really dig this way of prayer and scripture reading and I have been practicing it for a while. If practiced right it will take you to a different level of prayer and relationship. It will also remind you to slow down and remember what is important in life. I suggest everyone try it out. See this and this.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
N.T. Wright on Colbert Report
Pretty cool interview. Read his book and went through a study of "Simply Christian" a while back. Very good read and I recommend it to all.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Friday!!!
Good week, seemed like I was tired all week but now it is over. I have been working with a sub who is making some cool metal panels and I have to say it is going to rock. Looks like they do some awesome things with metal all over the world. Impressive to say the least.
Not too much planned for the weekend, hang out, go swimming, go to church and just relax. I was thinking about going golfing but forgot my clubs at work.
Big shout out to my wife for some very cool photos.
Gotta run dinner is ready.....have a good weekend.
Not too much planned for the weekend, hang out, go swimming, go to church and just relax. I was thinking about going golfing but forgot my clubs at work.
Big shout out to my wife for some very cool photos.
Gotta run dinner is ready.....have a good weekend.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Moment
Current Reading: Christian Teachings on the Practice of Prayer
Current Music: Jimmy Hendrix-Are You Experienced
Mood: Tired and ready to watch Hells Kitchen!
Sounds: Gordon Ramsey
Smells: nothing really
Temperature: 85
Thoughts: Be true to yourself and others, always be who you are, always be compassion and love. Treat others better than you would treat yourself.
Current Music: Jimmy Hendrix-Are You Experienced
Mood: Tired and ready to watch Hells Kitchen!
Sounds: Gordon Ramsey
Smells: nothing really
Temperature: 85
Thoughts: Be true to yourself and others, always be who you are, always be compassion and love. Treat others better than you would treat yourself.
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