When we pray we are certainly not telling God what to do!How many of my prayers have been fraught with instructions to God as to how to please me? I cannot tell you how very many of my prayers have been this kind. That is not what prayer is.
This morning I am thinking of the old movie "The Egg and I" and the simple prayer of Pa Kettle. A huge family around the table and the tumult of feeding frenzy and he calls for silence in a command throat clearing and tips his hat and says "Much obliged!" No complaints for the many mouths to feed. No instructions as to how to please him and make things better.
We deserve Hell and we tell God so much of what we want. He loves us and He is always entreated by His children. But, I repent this morning for my many grievous complaints at Your kind providences and good and gracious gifts.
Much Obliged, Lord! Amen
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