I figure if God knows best what is good for us I don't prey because I am
content to leave my affairs in his hands. I feel sure I will be safe
regardless. I have all I could ever want. I have perfect health, a good
job, fine friends, clothes, food, and shelter. Whatever else I have is just
extra. I never at all asked my parents for anything for the same reasons.
They cared for me, provided me with a sound education, and the basics for my
preparation to be an adult. What else could I have wanted. Of course I
have had situations which were difficult for me to understand. But, in
those cases I did my best to understand what I could and allowed God to take
care of what he would. God gave to me life, loving parents, and a loving
husband. When I die I shall live with them all in heaven. What ever else
could I want in this life. Why then should I prey. When God has said in
the Bible he will care for me. When I think how fortunate I am compared to
others around the world why ask for anything at all? I will always be
content with whatever I have. I always have been.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: It happened yet again
> Phil,
>
> If we were raised by good parents when we were children, we sometimes
> asked them for what we wanted. Did they always say yes? And if not,
> would they want us to stop asking because there's a chance they'll just
> say no? I also like to say that God always answers our prayers, and when
> He does say no, it often means He's saying, "I have a better idea."
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