One of the hardest lessons we mortals learn is the necessity of accepting God’s Will for our lives. We rebel, and we reap the consequences for our errors. What actually works is to voice your preferences to God in prayer, but then truly accept and “allow”, by saying and feeling, “This or something better - Thy Will be done”. If you’ve truly accepted God’s Will, you will feel at peace. You are trusting God’s plan, so there is no more angst in your heart. Jonah had to accept God’s will before he could be saved, and so do we.
Peter, you’ve written so many great sermons, imparting wisdom and insight. They are articulate, eloquent, and moving. Somewhere in San Antonio is a minister who is a caring pastor for his flock, but who is not good at writing meaningful sermons. Perhaps you could keep in the back of your mind that he needs what you have written, and be watchful for an opportunity to pass on your collection of great sermons to be heard by his congregation. I think God will find a way for this to happen, if you like the idea. Bless you always, dear, magnificent Peter!
An excellent sermon, Peter!
One of the hardest lessons we mortals learn is the necessity of accepting God’s Will for our lives. We rebel, and we reap the consequences for our errors. What actually works is to voice your preferences to God in prayer, but then truly accept and “allow”, by saying and feeling, “This or something better - Thy Will be done”. If you’ve truly accepted God’s Will, you will feel at peace. You are trusting God’s plan, so there is no more angst in your heart. Jonah had to accept God’s will before he could be saved, and so do we.
Peter, you’ve written so many great sermons, imparting wisdom and insight. They are articulate, eloquent, and moving. Somewhere in San Antonio is a minister who is a caring pastor for his flock, but who is not good at writing meaningful sermons. Perhaps you could keep in the back of your mind that he needs what you have written, and be watchful for an opportunity to pass on your collection of great sermons to be heard by his congregation. I think God will find a way for this to happen, if you like the idea. Bless you always, dear, magnificent Peter!
Thank you for the high praise.
Who knows? Perhaps what you say will happen. It would be the ultimate reward for my writing!