Not knowing will have to be ok for now.

As I choose to live my life for God, I sometimes have to stop and think about whether what I am doing is really what He wants. Just so you know from the get go, this post isn't going to give you any answers if you feel the same way at times. I really do get mixed up in the American culture aspect of the Christian church. I know sometimes parts of mainstream USA Christianity contradicts what God asks of us in His word. I'm sure the Jewish people living in Persia in Esther's time delt with this also. I just wish that book would have included some answers on how they delt with it. Well, I mean Mordecai showed his faith by not bowing to Haman as an idol. The American dream is owning a house, having financial security and a happy spouse and 2.5 children (still don't get the half a kid thing ;) can be an idol. Do I covet that? Financial security? God never said security was a part of the game plan accept security in that we have eternity with Him through Jesus' death and resurrection. Anyway, I could go on and disect that, but at the moment I really don't feel like it. Right now, I don't even feel like finding the answer. I think right now I will just be ok not having answers.

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Packer Family said…
I feel that way to! And P.S. I was gone before the CDC closed so I didn't get any of the goods. I would be in heaven!
November 04, 2009 11:47 AM
Susan Finton said…
This is something I've been struggling with lately too. As we prepare for retirement, I wonder about trusting that God will provide versus saving enough to be responsible. What is enough and do I spend too much time worrying about this?
November 04, 2009 4:08 PM
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