Friday, 27 May 2011

naomi's question of the day - #14

"naomi's question of the day" is a new feature of the Nishmablog featuring a question for you to ponder, extend and/or respond to through your comments.

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May 27, 2011

When I am afraid, I beg God to eliminate the object of my fear. Should I only pray not to be afraid -- for a more steadfast faith: that I am at all times in God's Hands and in God's Hands, I am safe? What prayer in our moment of pleading does He want and how is it to be found with absolute truth when the primary truth is a sense of rampant vulnerability?

2 comments:

Garnel Ironheart said...

> When I am afraid, I beg God to eliminate the object of my fear.

So do I, but he still makes me go over and squash the spider myself.

> Should I only pray not to be afraid -- for a more steadfast faith:

Yaakov had steadfast faith. Didn't stop him from sucking up to Eisav.

In conclusion: fear softly and carry a big flame thrower.

Nishma said...

« Should I only pray not to be afraid -- for a more steadfast faith: that I am at all times in God's Hands and in God's Hands, I am safe? What prayer in our moment of pleading does He want and how is it to be found with absolute truth when the primary truth is a sense of rampant vulnerability?»

"Lo Eera Ra - Ki Attah Immadi!" Tehillim 23


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