Gods In Our Pocket, We're Never Alone
by Susan Thom(42)http://onsuchthings.com
One of the biggest and most helpful assets in my life, has been the ability to understand that God is within me every minute in time.
I may not have liked being at odds with my father most of the time growing up, but because of it, I spent a lot of that time in my room, alone. Loneliness can become unbearable if we don't learn to go within and connect with our spirit, and our Supreme Being.
He's with us all the time, we just seem to forget until we become so bankrupt, we cry out for His love and guidance, His wisdom and spirit. We beg to know where he is, as we cry out in pain, " God, where are you? I need your help. " Through our sobs, we plead for His mercy and for Him to make everything all better. We've got to understand and fully absorb the fact that it's as if God is in our pocket.
If we can accept that, and receive the goodness and strength of spirit He wants us to have through decent moral standards and integrity, we can brave the storms. We don't have to carry our burdens alone. Our Father and Creator is as close as our pocket. Are we going to sit on Him and try to suffocate the deep love and concern He has for each of us?
Is living by the golden rule too hard? Is it easier to be viscous, jealous, envious, cruel, fake, judgmental, resentful, and vindictive? I would imagine it would be with no one to answer to but ourselves. If we shield God from our lives, we can let our character defects run wild.
We do as we please, say what we want, act in any way we see fit, and always suffer the consequences. God doesn't make us suffer, our mistakes have results and outcomes. If we steal, get caught, go to jail, and are alone in our cell, wondering where God is, He didn't move, He was right in your pocket. You chose to sit down and exclude Him from your life.
I personally, keep Him in my breast pocket, so He is that much closer when I want to say something I shouldn't, or do something I definitely know I shouldn't. The warmth of my true spirit emanates from my pocket, and I rethink what I was about to say or do. Everyone has their breaking point, and their end to their threshold of pain and aggravation.
Mistakes are made, and some ground is lost until we remember once again, that God is within us, close by, in our souls, our pockets, our lungs, hearts, or minds, wherever we feel His presence, but He is there. Whispers are rarely heeded, but almost always heard. " That isn't the right thing to do, you'll only lower your own standards if you do that; if you act like that, how would your mother feel? Do you really want to stoop to others' levels? "
Ah yes, sometimes we hear the little voices in our head. " Who cares if it's the right thing, they deserve it. Hey, they hit me first. She started it. He spit at me. It's all her fault. " All excuses to be able to act in an unrestrained and inappropriate way. And the days we give in to those impulses, are the days we just plain sit on our pockets.
Article submitted Friday, May 08, 2009 & read 222 times.
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» left by Brianna Popsickle (1 year 83 days ago.)
I love your title Susan! I never feel alone, I am always aware of Him being with me, although sometimes I want to say 'jump in there anytime and help fix this please!" Seriously, I enjoyed your article, thanks for sharing it with us.
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» left by sue (1 year 83 days ago.)
hi brianna,
thanks for reading and commenting, always very much appreciated.
i have been going through a divorce for 2 years, and if not for the belief that God is pullin' for me, i don't know where i'd have ended up.
it's a powerful, uplifting and positive feeling.
thanks for sharing,
my best regards,
sue
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» left by Ben from Brighton (1 year 83 days ago.)
This article is thought provoking. Though many moral/religious wars began and are on going because each side believes that they are right. That God is on their side. Are they both wrong? Possibly. Are they both right but are too blind to see the others point? I believe God is "pulling" for us ALL. At least to do the right thing. How do you know God isn't pulling for your spouse? How do any of us know? Interesting article, none the less.
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» left by sue (1 year 82 days ago.)
hi ben,
none of us knows anything really, we simply make a choice on what we want to believe.
i honestly think that if we are humble and honest and altruistic, helpful, caring, and respectful, God will be pulling for us a little harder than the person choosing to destroy others at any cost.
i'm glad you thought it was an interesting and thought provoking article.
thank you for reading and commenting,
my best regards,
sue
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» left by David Pekrul (1 year 82 days ago.)
If we have God in our pocket, as you use in your analogy, then we need to sew the pocket closed so He can't get out. What do I mean by this? Simply that God is not in our pocket as a convenience to us, to be used and called upon only when we need help. He should be there always, directing our lives, and we should always be aware of His presence and conform our wills to His. It seems as if so many people want nothing to do with God until something goes wrong in their lives, then they either cry out for help or blame Him for what went wrong.I believe you have God in your pocket in a good way, not as a convenience, but as a partner for eternity.This is a great article; makes one think.Respond to this comment
» left by Susan Thom(42) (1 year 82 days ago.)
hi david,
i do so appreciate you reading and commenting on my article.
ah yes, part of my life went just the way you described-calling out to God in dire times of need. i have since learned to keep Him close to my heart, and i speak with Him often throughout the day, always making sure to be thankful, and not always just asking for guidance and help, although it seems, "God, help me please" is a standard phrase in my mind. i always turn to Him first, with prayer, and the hopes that He will set me on the right path.
yhanks for stopping by,
my best regards,
sue
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» left by Anonymous (1 year 72 days ago.)
Hi Sue, very encouraging. We do need to remember to call upon Him and commune with Him before we find ourselves in a heap. Blessings to you dear friend! tRespond to this comment
» left by Susan Thom(42) (1 year 63 days ago.)
hi t,
sorry this is late-didn't know it was there.
i have relied on God quite a bit in the past 2 years especially, and He has never let me down.
thanks for reading and commenting,
my best to you,
sue
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