No Arguments Here

From 24 hours a day, Nov. 12: " It is not theological arguments that solve the problems of the questing soul, but the sincere cry of that questing soul to G-d for strength, and the certainty of that soul that the cry will be heard and answered".


I guess this is talking about faith and trust, those two words again. I will only cry out because I know that my cry will be heard. It's kind of like that saying "there are no atheists in foxholes". When push comes to shove the real test is whether or not we believe. I really think that the soul knows- just knows of its connection with G-d. All the intellectual arguments, and justifying and rationalizing that some people do, just to allow themselves permission to do as they wish- cannot stand up to how they feel way down deep inside.

Well, I guess I shouldn't talk about others, and can only really speak for myself.



My time to talk to G-d is usually just when I wake up or right before I sleep. Sometimes, also, while I am driving- instead of the cell phone, or the radio or a cd- or some other sort of distraction- connection- I choose instead to take that "alone time" for a one-on- one talk with my HP. I like to tell Him what's going on in my life (as if He didn't know!) from my own perspective. I like to tell Him of my troubles, and ask for help in solving them.

I know that this isn't like a shopping list, where I "order up " the things I need. I know that I am only asking for the things that my limited perspective makes me think are necessary.



I also know that He will send the solutions that REALLY fit, not the ones that I think will work.

But I guess the quote above is really about asking for the strength, the courage, and the wherewithall to carry on, no matter what happens. - to carry on, knowing that I am actually being carried on His Shoulders-.

Yeah, I like that image- just like the "footprints in the sand" poem. Knowing that I'm not alone- that the Coach is with me, while I'm carrying out my part of the plan- makes a whole world of difference.

So, it's not the time for arguments; It's the time for faith, for trust, and for the courage to carry on, even when things are tough, knowing that I'm not alone- never alone- and that bottom line, my soul is safe within my Higher Power's Hands.