Rhonda, I agree. It makes God look like a genie in a bottle and we
can ask for whatever we want and expect to get it.
earlier, Rhonda Partain, wrote:
>I am on chapter 3 of the book. I think he means we need a
>relationship before we ask. A real relationship that seeks to know
>God, not just seeks to get something from Him. The focus is all
>changed; so that even if we didn't receive the answer we wanted, the
>cancer goes away, a relationship is mended, a job comes through, we
>are still able to find joy because we know and love God. I havve
>always had issues with the "name it, claim it" school of prayer.
>This seemed to be demanding, or even commanding God to me, and not
>asking at all.
>It is my heart's desire to know "the Real God" and to have my
>knowing Him make a real difference in how I treat my husband, my
>children, my neighbor, and even strangers. I want to love God and
>have that love spill over in to the lives of others.
>I do think it is a good book, at least so far.
>
>Blessings! thanks for sharing Phill, I always enjoy reading your thoughts.
>
>Rhonda
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