Posted by DaisyM on March 25, 2004, at 22:57:50
I told my Therapist today that I used to pray for patience, especially with my kids. And then, someone asked me how God would know I had learned patience if he kept testing me to see if I had it but I kept praying for it anyway. My Therapist laughed.
He then got serious and asked me what I prayed for now. I said that was a really hard question...but that mostly I was praying that I would quickly learn whatever lesson I was supposed to be learning so that the testing would stop. And that I prayed a lot for forgiveness, that I would both get it and be able to give it.
He wants me to write more about this. In letter form if I can. A letter to God about what I want/need or a letter back explaining whatever lesson this is. I haven't done it yet. But it seems like a good question to ask here, if you are willing to share: What are you praying for? And, what lessons are you learning by the current challenges in your life? I know these are really broad, big questions so please accept my apology if this feels *too* personal.
poster:DaisyM
thread:328555
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