Something that saddens me about many active members of the Chuch
including some who post here. That is the belief that God is not intimately involved in our daily lives, directs us in what to do, etc. The belief that he is more of a macro-manager (if that).
It's sad to me the blessings that are being left on the table by this attitude. Here is a great book on the subject: http://deseretbook.com/store/product?sku=0179957 |
Although I'm happy for you to believe that, it also strengthens to believe he doesn't. It means I must strengthen myself to make it happen.
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FMCoug, there are some on this board that have said they have prayed and prayed asking for a manifestation of God in their lives, for revelation that the BoM is true, and that they have never received an answer.
What do you say to them? I personally believe that God acts in different ways than what I can comprehend, and his ways are mysterious. |
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The gospel is a nice marriage of "do it yourself" and "rely on the Lord." You're overemphasizing the former. |
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This is a good point and I can only speak from personal experience. And it's true that one size does not fit all. Perhaps those of us who are weaker are the ones who need the active involvement. ;) |
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That doesn't mean I don't wish to know the wiser course but admit I often do what seems the best hoping it is the wisest course. Why would he want to micromanage the lives of so many? It doesn't make sense. He has other things to do. |
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As to the rest of it, I don't know. I can't intellectually explain it. I can only go by my own experiences. |
I think there are two general trends which we simply can't fully appreciate:
1). How much God tries to get us to make our own decisions and act according to our own will, such that we can more fully develop and lay claim to the glory which he wishes that we have; and 2.) How much he has done, especially behind the scenes, in order to make that happen, and to bring to pass that which we wish to accomplish in life. |
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