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Sunday, April 11th, 2010

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Why The Bible, Prayer & God’s Way Might Not Be Working For You

WHY THE BIBLE, PRAYER & GOD’S WAY MIGHT NOT BE WORKING FOR YOU 

Many point to religious hypocrisy, evangelism’s greed, life’s unfairness, controlling rules, failed “Christian” lives, and/or unfulfilled prayers to prove that God’s Way (Bible Study, Prayer, Living a Spiritual Life & Optimistic Thinking) does not work. This article will examine the reason why God’s Way might not “work” for you and me.

If a person wants to personally benefit from God’s Way (Bible Study, Prayer, Daily Spirituality & Optimistic Thinking) they must:

1) Refuse to rely on others to “do it for them”: Many of us are guilty of this. We are comfortable with relying on preachers and others to “teach us about the Father (God)”. This is, was and will always be a major MISTAKE. WE must individually, personally, and regularly engage in each aspect of God’s Way (God’s Will). NO EXCUSES. We always find or make time to do the things we enjoy. Thus we must regularly and personally study the Bible, Pray to God (keeping a journal to see how God (through life) responds to your prayers), develop a more “God-centered” way of dealing with life, and minimizing life’s negativities with Optimism.

The Main Opposing Views to personally and regulary doing things God’s Way are -”I’m just too busy”, “I have family and other obligations”, “I’m not the study type”, “Life’s negativities are much stronger than God’s Spirituality”, “Isn’t God’s Spirit suppose to ‘make us whole (in God)’”, and other opposing views (excuses).

We humans are very unique creatures. We have no trouble making the time to do whatever we desire. In fact, when we are “fulfilled” our energy level almost seems unending. An employee seeking raises and promotions will give his/her employer unquestionable attention. Some people “party all night” and still are able to “show up” for work the very next day.

So we can do what we want to do. What we want to do is the “true” us. What we want to do is where our heart is. Anyone attempting to serve God without “full heart” will find God’s response to be unsatisfactory.

Bible Study, Prayer, Cultivating Spirituality & Optimistic thinking will initially not be easy. In fact, it will seem “crazy” in this world of “never ending drama”. As we “walk with God” through the spiritual growth stages, we will become one with God the Spirit (John 4:24). This is how the Holy Spirit (God) makes us “one” or “whole”. This “Onenss (Wholeness)” with God is Biblically called, “the New Personality”.

2) Minimize Life’s Negativities While Enchancing Spiritual Optimism-This is a tough one. Life’s negativities exist everywhere. “Holy” places also contain negative people, places, and/or things. We must be Pro Active in our walk with God. The Bible’s Jesus spoke about “cutting off” or “plucking out” anyone or anything that would “tempt us away” from God’s Way. A priority rule in your Spiritual Growth (Walk With God) is to minimize, remove, and/or eliminate anyone or thing offering oppositing to God’s Will for you (Bible Study, Prayer, Spirituality, Increasing Optimism). It’s not enough to attend religious gatherings, or do “good” things. God’s Presence in your life means that you are changed. This “new” you cause others to change the way others respond to you.

Doing things God’s Way requires Strength. You will only be successful if you regulary grow in every aspect of God’s Way.

3) Accept That God’s Way Opposes This World’s Way-This world deceives many God seekers. Bible reading and study is minimized. Supporting religious leaders and “good works” is enhanced. People become “programmed” or “hypnotized”. They see that the world and/or their life is distant from the Bible, but they respond “that’s just the way it is”. This is the main reason why when an opposing leader-type figure appears he/she receives so much public attention. The people know something is wrong, but continue to wait on a leading body which deceives them. When a brave (or “foolish”) person steps up to criticize the “machine (present leading class)”, the people know in their hearts that this “truth teller” should be supported.

The Bible tells us that this world is dark and rejected the Light (the Son of God). God’s Way is not about advancing in this world. God’s Way is about turning one’s attention to the Bible’s God. Our decisions and actions will then reflect more on His Will which will minimize many of the problems made by personal decisions.

4) Turn Over Personal Shortcomings To God-Sin and God have one thing in common on planet Earth. They both are “everywhere”. In some cases, traveling to the corner store can be a life threatening situation. We should be very honest with God about our feelings and our short comings. It is He personally Who will correct us and/or heal us. There are times when the world’s authorities should be contacted. In the more general sense God’s Presence in your life will be enough to sustain you.

Many people have found fulfillment without doing it “God’s Way”. The Bible’s Jesus was Wholly Spiritual but lacked much in the physical world. In fact, he was a convicted criminal and executed. We can debate endlessly.

The purpose of this article was to point to a main reason why those who know of God might feel that “God is not working (God is Dead)” in their lives.

This article can be freely edited and/or utilized as long as credit is given to its Author.

About the Author

Gary Colin is Author of, “Bible Symbolism What It Means To Your Salvation (ISBN 1-4241-0152-2) http://garycolinastrologicalasscension.webs.com

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