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An Open Letter to God |
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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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