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Date: 23 November 2004 11:14:45
Quite simple, this one. I pray for someone's situation and for something to happen. It does, and I'm surprised. Why? I guess I always assume God isn't going to do what I pray for (or at least not for ages) , so when he does something truly astonishing within a matter of days I'm left more stunned than anything else. I can't quite believe it. What does that say about the state of my faith?
Still I guess Peter was a bit surprised when he walked on water - even if he did believe his mate was the Messiah and could do anything. So, Lord, it's not that I'm not grateful - I'm skipping inside over this one - and when I've got over standing here with my mouth open in an unattractive 'O' shape I'll get on with thanking you properly.
In other news, my bible notes led me onto the crucifixion this morning (in Matthew). I was suddenly reminded of that awful video that went over the internet of hostages in Iraq having their heads chopped off. Of course I glanced at it (I work in a newspaper office) and it was one of the worst things I have ever seen. I wondered what it would feel like to come across a video of Jesus's actual crucifixion on the internet. Worse than watching the Passion, I should think. Still, it might make me a little less complacent about it.