Here is my faith struggle summed up in three words:
IS GOD SAFE?
If not, what would make Him safe for me again?
Safe people are those extremely few friends that you know that no matter what you tell them, they will still be there for you through it all. Those 3 people in my life are so special to me. They continue to weather the storm whatever may come. I trust them completely that what I tell them will remain in confidence and know that they will walk with me through the struggles of life and I will do that same for them.
So, the $100 million question is- Is God safe?
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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Which comes back to, was it your question about His goodness? There is a quote I LOVE from Lion Witch and the Wardrobe that I love and wrestle with..."'Safe?' said Mr. Beaver...'Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. but he's good. He's the King, I tell you.'"--The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Those people you trust....what do they think about Him and His goodness and safety? Just curious as it goes along with a discussion I had with a young friend last nite.
Yes. I believe He is. I really do.
this is my million dollar question too laura. My mind says yes, my emotions and will say no. I am like shelly in that i really believe ultimately He is safe, but i believe He will let me experience pain and suffering along the way, and I want to somehow bypass all that. So glad to read your last 3 posts, i resonate right along with you so deeply!!
Does trustworthiness and safety go together? It seems to be that in order to be safe a person must be trustworthy. I KNOW God is trustworthy, but am I willing to rest in that and actually trust Him with me? Is He safe for me to talk to about my life situations?
I want to be able to stand on what Scripture teaches but....
"What would make Him safe for me again?"
I'm wondering if He has ever been safe to begin with? I think we are most inclined to trust those who protect our hearts.
So the true question is . . . Does God love me enough to keep me safe? Is my expectation that He should prevent painful things from occuring in my life?
I'm glad you are learning so much. Let's have coffee this week!
P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes!
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