Comments on: Costly Assumptions

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:28:31 +0000

I’ve done that before as well, making assumptions about God. It is so frustrating to catch yourself in the act. I’ve caught myself talking with friends or family saying “God is ___” or “God would/wouldn’t like ___”. When in actuality I don’t know that to be true. A lot of what I say when I’m witnessing doesn’t come from the Bible, it comes from my own experiences and thoughts….assumptions. Not fair to God or the person I’m witnessing to. So I’m working on that and sticking to what the Bible says.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:08:40 +0000

Pete, this is a very good post. You are so right. Our desire to control even attempts to place God right where we want him. Not good. Thanks. This made me think.

By: Buddy Knight

Buddy Knight — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:26:19 +0000

“Sometimes I actually convince myself that I know what God should be doing.”

I must confess that I have gone so far as to TELL HIM what He should be doing, because HIS way is not working out too well!! This is usually preceded by frustration, selfish desires, and (I am sad to say) a big tear in my faith!

Often I find this manifested in the areas of ministry, parenting teens, and other such “easy” things.

Fortunately, God is a loving Father who handles my tantrums, and arrogance, and who patiently waits for me to “come to my senses.”

I’m thankful for that!

Great question, Pete!

By: gitz

gitz — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:29:42 +0000

I am pretty good about realizing that I have no idea what God is doing in my life, and going with the flow.

Where I get tripped up is in what I think He should be doing in other people’s lives. I totally get that mine is hard, but I get frustrated with Him when I know He could make the lives of the people I love so much easier. simpler. less painful.

That’s when I get frustrated.
.-= gitz´s last blog ..Brought to You by the Letter Y =-.

By: Carlos Sandoval

Carlos Sandoval — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:49:16 +0000

That is exactly how I am with God. I assume I know what He wants for me. I tend to make the decisions for Him. Like I know better! I need learn to let God control it all, in my career, my finances and my family. After all He has the final say. And He definitely knows better!

By: susan

susan — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:53:14 +0000

I usually find myself assuming that I know what is going to happen in my life, when it is going to happen, and in what order it is going to happen, instead of just trusting God and letting HIM show me what He has in store for my life. .-= susan´s last blog ..Wake Up!!! I cannot wake you up…but Jesus can wake you up =-.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:02:20 +0000

Assumptions and expectations are always getting me in trouble. Learning to go with the flow is what I think we are supposed to do, but it is easier if we think we are somehow controlling the flow. .-= Steve´s last blog ..John Chapter 18 =-.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:51:58 +0000

In every single aspect of my life at one time or another. It’s really rediculous. I build up these “‘God driven’ fairy tales” in my mind sometimes, O.K, more than that and then I wonder what went wrong……gee I wonder…..
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Make A Difference Monday =-.

By: Jim F.

Jim F. — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:54:50 +0000

I tried way too long to try to get God to see things my way. When I relented and started looking at things his way, Life Got way better not easier but better. .-= Jim F.´s last blog ..Some thoughts from Sunday =-.

By: katdish

katdish — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:54:03 +0000

Ouch. Pretty much every day. .-= katdish´s last blog ..Sleepwalking (by Billy Coffey) =-.