(February 21, 2014 at 7:38 pm)fr0d0 Wrote:(February 18, 2014 at 2:21 pm)MitchBenn Wrote: Sorry if this idea has been mooted before, but ...
It occurred to me the other day that, if one accepts the notion of God as omniscient, omnipotent and ineffably wise, isn't the whole notion of prayer inherently blasphemous?
If God is omniscient, then whatever issue you're trying to draw his attention to, he already KNOWS about. As such, if he is refusing to intercede, he must have his reasons, being ineffably wise.
As such, to pray for intercession, whether on your own behalf or anyone else's, is either to deny God's omniscience (by drawing his attention to something you seem to think he's somehow missed) or to question his judgment (by challenging his decision not to intercede, or, if he has ALREADY interceded, by pointing out that he has, in your opinion, interceded incorrectly).
You're questioning his competence, in any event, by essentially telling him how to do his job...
Thoughts?
When I pray I think exactly the same thing.
The reality hits you, and you realise your own selfishness. It puts in perspective your desires when considering the bigger picture.
That doesn't stop me having my desires, my desire to see suffering end, my desire for healing etc etc..
I can still voice those desires.
But then I don't see prayer as a wish basket. Prayer is where I realise God. I'm in awe of who and what he is, and I can be grateful and appreciate what I otherwise hadn't.
My quality of life is enhanced.
Its called meditation. ....
