Got bread?

Our Daily Bread
I love the story of the five loaves and two fishes.  When it comes to the seemingly impossible stories in the Bible, I simply believe.  Some of my friends think I am silly for accepting such things as truth.  Some people ask "How could this happen?" or "Does this really make sense in today's world?"  I have a simple answer.  "Why not?".  Why can't I believe that my God (also our God) can't do these things?  Why can't I believe in the awesomeness of his power when I have seen it at work in my own life?  I am pretty needy sometimes.  ;-(  I want some miracles!  hehehe

When things just don't make sense in your life, consider asking "Why not?"  Why can't or wouldn't God act in your life if you let him?  No, it may not mean making your job easier.  It may mean helping you get a better attitude or more strength to handle things better (that is my case).  Why can't God work in your personal relationships to fulfill you needs and the desires of your heart?  God only knows.  He is there for you.

I have felt abandoned a lot over the weekend.  The reason I felt God was so far away was that I moved away from him.  It is sort of like the old couple in the car one day.  While the husband was driving, the wife said "We don't sit next to each other in the car like we used to..."  The husband replied "I haven't moved!"  hehehe  God hasn't "moved" away from us.  He wants closeness with his children.

Lord, I want to move back towards you and the closeness that we share.  Thank you!

Teaching Tuesday
Embracing an Adult Faith by Marcus Borg is the study guide we are using for the Progressive Christianity small group on Monday nights.  Here are some excerpts from the guide with my answers for the first lesson.  You might try answering the questions yourself!  ;-)

What words best help you express the reality of God in your life?
Ever present, friend, Confidant, Almighty God, Intercessor, My strength, My hope.

What hymns, prayers and other writings express most accurately your experience with God?
Thomas Merton prayers.  "Be thou my vision" hymn.  "Rock Solid" by Russ Taff.  "Praise the Lord" by The Imperials.

What riches grow out of your relationship with God at this time in your life?
God lead me to develop a quiet, confident joy in my life.  It fuels the rest of the growth God calls me towards.

Other Stuff
My left eye is doing well.  Praise God!  Strangely enough, my right eye was acting up a little yesterday.  I am not sure what is up with that.  I will see how things go today.

I arrived at church early last night to have a prayer session on the altar.  It was a good thing.

Hang in there, my friends!  I will be upbeat and steady.  That is what I do...