So I'm sitting in church yesterday and we all had the privilege of listening to a guy who is a spokesperson for a wonderful ministry called Manna Worldwide. I'm a big fan of ministries and organizations that look to provide the necessities of life for those locally and around the world that don't have the opportunities that we have. If you haven't had a chance to check them out... do (don't mind the cheesy music on their website).
Anyways, it got me thinking of God and his provisions or lack thereof. I can honestly say I don't get it. I've had the privilege to have to rely on faith for my family's provisions for two years now. It's been a roller coaster ride but I know that God has provided. Most of the time, in the nick of time (less than $3 in the bank account) and I don't understand why he keeps blessing. Maybe it's a generational thing. My parents have been unbelievably faithful throughout their life. Maybe it's because of faith, or because that even when we didn't have money, we gave and fulfilled our commitments. I don't know, but I'm not sure I know what to make of it.
We are one of the most wasteful, self-seeking nations in the world, but also one of the most charitable. But is our time of prosperity running out? It reminds me of a song by Ben Folds that goes "God made us number one cause he loves us the best, but maybe he should bless someone else for a while and give us a rest.."
Don't you think other parts of the world deserve a little "blessing" from God? I know this is absolutely futile to think of this stuff. I can't know the answers. I guess it all goes back to the question that has brought me out of a lot of places in life and that is.... Do I trust that God is who He says He is?
So my question is, do you ever feel guilty about the things you have? Even with the little bit that some of us have, it's so much more than the vast majority of the world. How much is too much? Obviously God can bless beyond measure (solomon). Maybe this system wasn't designed for equal measure. All i know is that I'll never figure it out. If I do, look for me on TBN or at a church near you.
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- I'm grew up a PK (pastors kid), left my beliefs behind and became an agnostic, only to come back to the faith of my upbringing.
3 comments:
No. I don't feel one bit guilty because I try to be as generous as I can without hurting my own family. I believe the reason for the blessing of the US is not becuase of ourbenevolence,that would be self serving, but because of our support and help for the JEws. God says He will bless them that bless the Jews and I believe that as the nation that has constantly stood behind Israel, God has blessed the US because of his word. A good thought for the positions of the candidates of the next election concerning Isreal.
Good 1ce as ever was
Do you really think that's the only reason? Would you take it as far as putting it on a personal level? Meaning, my personal circumstance and blessing from God is directly related to the US supporting the Jews? Just curious.
Let me give that some thought. I have never disassociated personal from national in this regard. One is the product of the other so I will give that some thought and get back with you.
Good 1ce
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