Sometimes, when I have something difficult to do, I begin to ask God to give me an out. Then I start feeling guilty for questioning Him. He is God, after all. Who am I to doubt His will?
But then I remember that His Son--the incomparable, perfect Christ--asked for a reprieve as well. In the Garden of Gethsemene prior to His death on the cross, Jesus implored the Father, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup from me." But the more important lesson is what He said next, "Nevertheless, not my will, but Yours be done."
Paraphrased: "I don't wanna, but if you want me to, I will." See, in my opinion, God doesn't mind our asking why, but He does mind our disobedience. We can ask for clarification, but we should be willing, just as Jesus was, to be beaten and broken for Him.
Last night, on Desperate Housewives, Bree was embarrassed that Lynette raised her hand during a church service, and said, "Church is a place for answers, not questions." Her pastor corrected her, saying, "Church is a place for questions."
God said that we have not because we ask not. That doesn't mean we will always have because we ask. But we can come to Him in humbleness and obedience and ask for another way. When there is no other way, and when it gets hard to do His will, He freely gives mercy and grace.
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Ouch, Lori--this post hits right at the heart of my life lately...I guess I've been wondering if there's an out to a whole lot of change that is about to happen in my world. I've gotta continually give it over to God and realize for the millionth time in my prideful life, that His plan is so much better than my own.
Not my will, but His.
Your blog truly is an inspriation. There are people out there that need to hear things like this. Even when they dont respond, they are listening. Just wanted to say thanks!
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