I grew up in Texas, and Texans love Country Music. I grew up singing songs by Garth Brooks, songs like:
I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places
One of Garth Brooks' less famous songs is, “Unanswered Prayers.” The song is in a story form. He meets an ex-girlfriend at a football game, and he remembers how he prayed – how he begged – God to give him this one girl. Then, he looks over at his wife and thanks God for NOT answering that prayer. “Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers,” he sings.
I've been thinking this week that some of our prayers are pretty dangerous.
God, make me patient. Be careful what you pray for, right?!
God, make me like Jesus. – Uh, dangerous? Hello! He died on a cross!
God, help me to trust you. Remember what happened when Peter trusted Jesus. He ended up walking on a stormy sea.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. - Everyone who sins against us? No matter what the sin?
God, lead us. Show us your will, and help us to follow. - Yeah, that will get you into trouble every time.
What about this one? We pray this one every week here. May God make us a loving community that changes our world. What if God really starts answering this prayer? ...To continue reading this sermon, click here.
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