I was looking for prayers to end this awful heat wave, and I saw none that didn't drip with political agenda. And all I want is a prayer we can all join--and if you can't pray, then find some way to reflect, meditate, whatever helps you feel part of a human community seeking good.
I pray, God, for a speedy end to this heat wave--I worry about people, so many people--and animals--at risk. I know I should think that somehow it's God's way of warning the world, etc. etc. I should think this, but all I can think is that I want it to be over and people to be happy and well and breathing fresh air. If that's wrong, God, I'm sorry, but it's all I can pray for.
posted by DPMcManus @ 8:56 PM
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I sympathize, but folks who follow the same spiritual discipline that I follow aren't even ALLOWED to suggest to God what He ought to do :)
I reckon that this has something to do with the fact that so many of us used to really think that God should be checking with us before doing anything - as well as the gummint, and weather, and the stock market :)
I don't feel there's any harm in suggesting to God a course of action--I suggest courses of action to people I know, including those in authority. But "suggest" suggests no obligation to follow that course of action, just a plea for considering it. Always the bottom line is freedom--for us and for God (however you define Her/Him). And the answer is always "no" if you don't ask. :) I'd have responded sooner but haven't been back to this post for a while.
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