You always nail it. And once again today; it is in suffering that I doubt God most. Not "doubt" that He exists, but doubt that He is Good or that He Loves.
So you point us to the FATHER of the prodigal, RUNNING to meet us. Even though our natural inclination (or the tempter's lie) is to imagine Him off at a distance, tapping His foot, saying "This better be good." No! He RUNS to meet us.
Oh Father, plant this image of You in our hearts. If we know You are good and loving, we can handle the storms.
Sam, thanks. Yes, once we settle the question of God’s existence, the biggest question is whether He’s good. We have such firm definitions of goodness that He doesn’t seem to meet. Because we’re so short sighted, right? And suffering is so hard.
Hi Karen,
You always nail it. And once again today; it is in suffering that I doubt God most. Not "doubt" that He exists, but doubt that He is Good or that He Loves.
So you point us to the FATHER of the prodigal, RUNNING to meet us. Even though our natural inclination (or the tempter's lie) is to imagine Him off at a distance, tapping His foot, saying "This better be good." No! He RUNS to meet us.
Oh Father, plant this image of You in our hearts. If we know You are good and loving, we can handle the storms.
Sam, thanks. Yes, once we settle the question of God’s existence, the biggest question is whether He’s good. We have such firm definitions of goodness that He doesn’t seem to meet. Because we’re so short sighted, right? And suffering is so hard.
That image of God running! Isn’t it wonderful?
Bless you, Karen