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An Open Letter
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Dear God,
I’m writing you because lately I’ve felt
that things aren’t really going that well…and
I have to admit that trying to make everything turn
out all right by myself just isn’t cutting it.
Try as I might, situations and circumstances often
seem so far out of my control.
I’ve heard a lot about you. Some of my friends
tell me that you have all the answers and that you
can help anyone deal with life. Sounds impressive.
But, I was wondering…are you willing to work
with anybody? I guess what I mean by that is, could
you help me out?
Writing to you like this makes me realize that I haven’t
been that great of a person. I suppose you being God
and all already know that. I sure hope that isn’t
going to be a problem in getting your help. I’m
feeling bad about how I’ve lived in the past
and how I’ve treated others. Maybe that counts
for something.
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Confusing and Different Ideas
One of the things confusing me is
how many different ideas people have about you. Some
say that you are impersonal…a
creative and intelligent force in the universe, but not
personally concerned with us. I’m hoping that’s
not true. If it is I guess this letter is pointless.
Others have told me that you are personally interested
in us and the greatest friend anyone could have. I like the sound of that.
Something else that has troubled me is why are things so messed up here on earth?
There seems to be so much violence, suffering and pain. As advanced as our societies
are we don’t seem capable of getting along with each other. Some people I
talk to blame you for all that. Me, I’m not so sure it’s your fault.
Many of the angry and hurtful people I’ve met
don’t believe in you and certainly don’t
act like loving others is important to them. I get
the idea they’re really only interested in themselves.
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Come to think
of it, a lot of people are that way.
Still, some of the so-called religious
people I’ve run across are pretty messed up, too.
They get angry, lash out at others, act selfish, petty
and greedy and it’s pretty hypocritical if you
ask me.
Ok, I guess not all the people I’ve met are that way. True enough, there
are some very nice, even loving, people around. Not many, but some. Most of them
don’t call attention to themselves. Even the ones that get famous tend
to downplay the spotlight. Mother Teresa, in particular. I can’t imagine
spending all my time with sick, dirty and poor people, but I guess she made a
lifetime of that. Hey, good for her.
So, as far as I’m concerned, I’m hoping that you are real and that
you would consider giving me some help. Is there anything in particular I have
to know…or do?
I suppose there is. Probably I need to believe in you and your goodness. This
feeling that I shouldn’t be so self-centered has been coming to me. I also
wish I wasn’t so fearful.
Alright, God, I’m willing to give it a shot. At least, I’ll go out
on a limb and admit that there is something bigger than all of us, that being
you, and I’m praying (hey, funny I’d use that word, huh?) that you
really do care and you’ll show me what to do…
Hey, God…I just got off the phone. Weird, a friend of mine I hadn’t
spoken with in a long time is in town for a couple of days and wants to know
if I can meet for coffee. Paul is somebody I’ve always admired. He has
a quiet confidence combined with a simple humility. I’ve wished at times
I could be more like him. Anyway, I better finish this and go, he’s meeting
me in twenty minutes.
Thanks for the chat. Write me when you can, I’d like to stay in touch.
That’s a funny thought. You’ve already written? Sure, I think I have
a Bible around here somewhere.
Nice talking to you, God. I’ll be getting back to you. Hmmm…that’s
what I was just doing, isn’t it?
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