Dear Phil,

I bet that God doesn't love me very much today, as I've not been loving at all today. I've repented for the unloving things I've said, but they still bother me.

Thanks much.

Many Blessings,

Pat Ferguson
"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 4:13.


At 03:41 PM 5/8/2014, you wrote:

Pat,
 
The simple practical answer is because He  loves us.  He created us to, and for, love and in a very real sense, our existence fulfills Him.  So, in short, he needs us and He wants to share life with us now, and for all eternity.
 
Phil.
 
 
 
 
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From: Pat Ferguson
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Subject: Re: Why he asked the question

Hi Phil,

Thanks so much for this explanation. <smile>

I'm wondering why God needs us?

Yes, He created us in His Image, but why does He need us?

I'm not doubting God, but why does he really need us? I know we surely need Him.

Thanks much.

Many Blessings,

Pat Ferguson
"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 4:13.


At 01:15 PM 5/8/2014, you wrote:
He has been struggling in his life for many years and especially as an adult.  He asked the question because he does not want to be wrong about whom he worships as God.  Let's see if anyone else wants to chime in rather than using a jack hammer.  It is a perfectly legitimate theological question.  Pat, believe it or not, He made us because he wants us.  He wants us because He needs us.  So you are right about that but few Christians will agree with that position.
 
Phil.
Living His Name
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Thanks much.

Many Blessings,

Pat Ferguson
"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 4:13.