This is as good as it can get as far as a person without Christ, or a society without Christ. This is a quote from someone I spoke with on the phone when they learned of my daughters pending heart surgery. I could sense the sincerity in her voice, she was genuinely concerned and then offered these words, "I think positive thoughts toward you today." What else was she gonna say? What else could she do or offer? She has a clear understanding that she has no power within herself to help the situation. What is she left with if she doesn't believe in a God who made her, me, my daughter? What does she stand on if she has only herself to turn to in times of distress and need?
"The fool says in their heart there is no God." (Ps 14:1) Had I not been so desirous to get off the phone as quickly as possible to get back to "more important" things I might have been a little more bold in engaging this dear lady with the question as to what good she thought her "positive thoughts" might do to help the situation. However, in my usual way I got too caught up in my own little world to see such a divine appoinments. God, I pray you forgive me for my selfishness and empower me to be a better ambassador for you. Amen.
The fool may say in their heart their is no God but the self-absorbed squander opportunites given by God.
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Amen! That was truly written from the heart and I know exactly how you feel. Part of the problem is political correctness has gotten so out of control that even those who DO pray for you and your daughter might say they will send positive thoughts your way.....like Walmart employees being told the could not say "Merry Christmas" to customers but had to say "Happy Holidays" because they didn't want to insult non-christians at christmas time. Ridiculous. But the bigger issue is taking those small opportunities to share our faith with others. A simple "I would love it if you would pray for my daughter." would have been great. No need for a whole sermon, but a planting of seeds that someone else can come along and water. The very fact that this omission to use that opportunity to to witness for Christ bothers you enough to blog about it is humbling. I'll pray for you to be a wonderful ambassador for Christ and also for your daughter and her health. Stay strong, you're doing a good job, your heart is in the right place and the Holy Spirit is talking to you or you wouldn't have even registered that you missed that chance.
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