God: Superhero or Friend
Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008
by Tim Hicks
http://mrmomsunite.blogspot.com
I have been asked to write an inspirational story on what God has done in my life. While trying to come up with a specific example, I got to thinking; yes, God has saved my life on several occasions; what better way to demonstrate God's love, then to write about one of those experiences. There was the time when these gang members drove by my car and fired 5 or six rounds at me. They missed. There's that time when my work supplies arrived early and I was able to get done 30 minutes sooner than usual. No big deal, right? Well, later that day, I found out that 20 minutes after I was at a specific store, a pipe bomb exploded.
As I mentioned, writing on any one of those experiences would be well worthwhile. However, as much as they stand out, I feel that we need to focus on the day-to-day aspects of God's love. We all know that God loves us and protects us. If you didn't, you wouldn't be reading this. We all recall the times when God has helped us get out of a sticky situation and have praised His name for it. However, do you feel that this is the only time God is with us? Do you think that He just sits back and waits for trouble and than jumps in to save the day? Unfortunately, I think that many of us have this "Superhero" image of God.
I imagine that many of us, myself included, like to put God in a box and label it: "in case of emergency, pray." In the past years, I have tried to get away from this image and have included God in my everyday life. You see, I like to talk with Him about all sorts of things. I talk to Him about the articles I need to write; fixing the dishwasher; wiring a new outlet, just about anything. Guess what, He listens and talks back to me. Before you write me off as a nut, let me explain. Have you ever had a problem that you just can't seem to find the solution to, and all of a sudden the solution pops into your head? That's God speaking to you. Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with this brilliant new idea? That's God speaking to you. Have you ever felt that little mental nudge, that's God.
We need to start treating Him more as a friend and less as a Superhero. He wants to be involved in our daily lives. He wants to help us make the right decisions. He wants to help us be happy and safe. Why don't we allow Him to do this? Is it because we don't want to take the time to fall on our knees and pray? Is it because we feel that He is too busy to be able to be there?
Many may think that God doesn't want to "sweat the small stuff," but He does. He wants to be there for us, we just need to let Him. Talk to Him as you would your best friend. Ask for His advice on things; He'll answer you. You don't need to be formal; you don't even need to say it aloud. You just need to do it. Let's all get into the habit of talking to God, not just on Sundays and before meals. Let's begin to integrate Him into our lives. Let's turn God from a Superhero and into a friend.
This is an article I wrote for a fellow blogger in New Zealand. For more articles like this, please visit her site at: http://kathlaforteza.blogspot.com/
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)hi tim, my sentiments exactly. many words pass between my mind and God's ear, each and every day. thanks for sharing your thoughts, best regards, sue thomThank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it. Tim
Yes God is always there and he performs miracles every single day but you are right do we recognize it or see it as when coincidence, fate, or something else. The believer sees God, others will never see. Good job.Thank you. Tim
Hi Tim, good job! Unfortunately, the average person does not give God anytime at all unless they are in need. Yet if we keep him in our daily lives, we won't have as many panic times to begin with. It's all about making Him our friend and Savior. It's the Savior part that so many people have issues with. Thanks for this great reminder! Blessings to you!!Thank you for your comments. I'm glad you liked it. God Bless you, Tim
Tim, I loved reading this article. You've reminded me that I can talk with God anywhere, anytime. I like your style of writing and the faith you exhibit. God bless you. Take care of those kids!Thank you very much. This means alot. Tim
Tim-Great reminder! I have to admit this is a struggle I have faced. I have to remind myself daily to view God as a friend as opposed to a Superhero. I think your article will help a lot of people!
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