Random thought

[MaryAnne]

I find it amusing to watch, sort of like viewing animals in a zoo. I rarely play, but am entertained by watching. Although too, sometime I get a bit concerned knowing that there are those who possess such an odd view of others. But then again, I think it's better to be forewarned.

Quite the lesson to simply read, not post.

 

[MaryAnne]

We are not expected to beg the Father for anything because we are his heirs. He gladly and lovingly gives so there is no need to beg.

Sandy,you hit on a very good point. Man ask for their wants to be given. I have never done that.And,I hear it all the time. How God answered my prayers. That is self serving. Many do not get their prayers answered.

 

[SandyinTex]

Sandy,you hit on a very good point. Man ask for their wants to be given. I have never done that.And,I hear it all the time. How God answered my prayers. That is self serving. Many do not get their prayers answered.

Great comment, MA. In the Lord's Prayer you'll notice Christ does not ask but says what he wants.

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen

 

[MaryAnne]

Great comment, MA. In the Lord's Prayer you'll notice Christ does not ask but says what he wants.

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen

The me,me,attitude does not belong in faith and many do not understand that at all. It is quite clear you have studied, and like me, do not take others words for what is clear.

Thanks Sandy for a good top post. Which was hijacked,as usual)

 

[Queen Titania]

It ties in too with the 'argument' on JV-s thread about Dignity. This too is about ture dignity isn't it ?

Over the years I have known many people who have traveled through The Arabias and the East and so on Afghanistan and Turkey especially, ................ It seems to me that left to ourselves we are less likely to beg or take anything. I have heard over and over of the generosity of those who have little, how they share their bread with visiters, equally sharing and for visiters/guests to give anything back would be taken as an insult.

In the first ways with money, before bartering, never was it an equal transaction. Always there was a generolsity accepted from one side, which could be from the other side next time ................ it was respectful.
We see films of people begging in Africa and so on, one woman who cycled through Africa recently found some parts too dangerous because something was expected by mobs but who taught people this ? Who took their Land ? Who interfered ? Who taught them that 'aid' was their due ?

 

[MaryAnne]

Queenie,if you grew up in the Southern US, as Sandy and I did, sharing was a way of life. And abundance of food was there because we raised our own. And the Church I go to really believes in sharing. So much so you could be fat in a short time. We also share with the poor and disadvanted. Thst is one of the main purposes. I bet most women in my Church could feed the multitude with on fish and a loaf of bread.

That does not mean I think praying should be for asking for self.

 

[Queen Titania]

Queenie,if you grew up in the Southern US, as Sandy and I did, sharing was a way of life. And abundance of food was there because we raised our own. And the Church I go to really believes in sharing. So much so you could be fat in a short time. We also share with the poor and disadvanted. Thst is one of the main purposes. I bet most women in my Church could feed the multitude with on fish and a loaf of bread.

That does not mean I think praying should be for asking for self.

I wasn't saying that generosity only belongs to the few MA. I meant it in connection with true dignity.

 

[MaryAnne]

I wasn't saying that generosity only belongs to the few MA. I meant it in connection with true dignity.

Queenie,I did not take it that way. I was simply filling you in on what background we grew up with. We were poor,but did not know it. We had plenty of food because our familes worked hard to provide and welfare was a disgrace.

Today, I can see getting on it for a while,but with training and just plain looking and proving yourself is the answer.

 

[Queen Titania]

Queenie,I did not take it that way. I was simply filling you in on what background we grew up with. We were poor,but did not know it. We had plenty of food because our familes worked hard to provide and welfare was a disgrace.

Today, I can see getting on it for a while,but with training and just plain looking and proving yourself is the answer.

With very few exceptions MA I have always found Americans, especially Southerners a generous people

Of hard work I, though most of my life have worked very very hard, am changing my mind about.

We should play more and work less unless we are driven, the world could be a Paradise if we gave more time to enjoying it as our Earth and not as a hard worked for and 'earned' two weeks holiday.
We have it all upside down