gratia

[limegreenl1ght]

Lately I've really been trying to consciously pray and spend time with God. I realized what a spotty, tumultuous relationship we've had and that it's been my fault for not being very faithful. I can easily praise God when things suddenly go my way and easily cry out to Him for help when things suddenly take a turn for the worst. I can see God as

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[ckrp]

:)

[augustine]

That was good...Do you mind if I link to this on my LJ? (If not, I understand).

[limegreenl1ght]

oh, sure : )

[augustine]

Thanks! :-)

[chordoflife]

"I have been extremely ungracious with myself and others have been extremely ungracious with me (and me with them)"

Nothing like a little Catholic guilt, eh?

I've got to admit, I have definitely not been gracious with other people as of late. Other people simply frustrate me, and I get blinded from what God wants in response to them. Got to work on that..

[limegreenl1ght]

heheh i certainly had the guilt part down before the catholic part :)

[torbenite]

If it any help immerse yourself in the bible, and ask God to help you understand it as you read it. The more time you spend in God´s word, the more it will be on your heart, and when you speak it will begin to come out with power and save others.

[limegreenl1ght]

thanks :) i have definitely been incorporating the word in my prayer..and reading more prayerfully

[stonecold4jesus]

I just realized that the concept of grace might be something to tie into my thesis, although that might make it a little too theological rather than philosophical...