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Prayer
By webmaster @ 9:47 AM :: 394 Views ::
2 Comments :: Dr. Bill Lutz
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Two people were having a conversation about prayer. It seems that in the Bible, especially the Old Testament, God talked to people. The Lord "talked" to Moses, the prophets, David, and others.
The question was then asked, "Why does God not talk to people today like He did then?" In reply the other person quoted the psychologist, Carl Jung: "It always makes me think of the rabbi who was asked how it could be that God often showed himself to people in the olden days while nowadays nobody ever sees him. The rabbi replied: "Nowadays there is no longer anybody who can bow low enough."
I want to simply say two things. In "olden days" everything was viewed from the framework of what is called "holy history." That is God was interpreted to be a part of every event... every storm, earthquake, illness, death, birth, etc. Every event was seen as the direct action of God, so God was "heard speaking" through all of the events of life. The wind blowing back the water at the sea of reeds (Red Sea) was seen as the direct intervention of God. We have lost that. Today we have science, reason, logic, consequences... and have virtually squeezed God out of the picture.
We need to rethink the presence of God. Jung is right. We need to bow low, we need to be humble, we need to let go of defenses, we need to be open. And even though God isn't the direct mover behind every event of life; God is every event of life. God is found in the beauty, sunrise, music; art; God is found in the pain, illness, depression, grief. God's love is real and present at every crucifixion and every resurrection... TODAY. |
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Ina @
Thursday, January 10, 2008 2:22 PM
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Hi Mr. Bill,
It's 20:16 in Croatia. I ask God what's next to do and suddenly my computer went wild.
I sit at my computer and wait in silence and suddenly it comes to me...Marble Collegiate Church!!!!!!
I read this blog everyday first in the morning when i drink my coffe.
And now, I log in:)
God is only thing I hear and see.
Beautiful post.
Regards to all of You from Croatia!
Ina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OGfBGOCpk
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Kelly Hevel @
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:18 PM
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Hi Dr. Lutz!
I am catching up with the happenings at Marble and just subscribed to the RSS feed. I haven't found a new church here in Istanbul yet, but your words have given me comfort and clarity.
I will try to remember them as I go on my way tomorrow-- thanks!
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