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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Opus 2016-217: Petty Prayer

Unless you live in LA you probably don’t have any idea of what real rush hour traffic is.  I was at a walking pace on freeway, literally.  I thought of praying my way out, you know, “God get this traffic moving”.  That seemed a bit arrogant to me but it goes deeper.  I have a real reluctance to bring petty wants before God.  Why would He rearrange traffic so I could get somewhere quicker.  Why should He turn off the rain so I don’t get wet?  Why would He make my gas go further when I was too lazy to fill the tank?

Is it just me? 

homo unius libri
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  1. Vincent TonSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    Next time just take the bus. Unless you have too pride to.

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    1. PumiceSeptember 23, 2016 at 7:10 AM

      Same question, different verse: Should I pray that God would remove the smell from the sample of humanity that chose to sit next to me on an empty bus?

      Grace and peace

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  2. Gorges SmytheSeptember 22, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    I think we all catch ourselves doing that at times, and wonder if we should.

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    1. PumiceSeptember 23, 2016 at 7:10 AM

      My vote is "no" but then I voted for Dole and McCain so what do I know?

      Grace and peace.

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  3. Gorges SmytheSeptember 24, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    I voted for them, too, Pumice. SOMETIMES, WE HAVE TO VOTE FOR PEOPLE WE DON'T LIKE BECAUSE THE OTHER OPTION IS FAR WORSE! Just thought I'd type that in caps, for no particular reason, of course. LOL

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    1. PumiceSeptember 25, 2016 at 7:01 AM

      I guess I am lucky those are the biggest letters Blogger will allow.

      Grace and peace.

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