tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post1166829552959113645..comments2023-03-23T03:08:24.690-07:00Comments on Theology and Counseling: Coping with Life: looking inwardDr. Corsinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401103560367914853noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-57671804871948310362012-12-11T08:41:33.717-08:002012-12-11T08:41:33.717-08:00Jesse, Much like you, I use prayer as a coping str...Jesse, Much like you, I use prayer as a coping strategy. In times when I am helpless and there is absolutely nothing I can do about difficult situations, I run straight into the arms of Jesus, sharing with him all my hurts, struggles, and difficulties. He fills me with a peace and comfort that no earthly person or material thing can provide for me. Prayer not only helps me cope with difficult situations but it also brings me closer to Christ. While some of "little" prayers seem so small and silly, there is nothing to small to bring to the Lord. He wants to hear our every thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041939087737031754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-78284017015204804052012-12-01T13:54:54.343-08:002012-12-01T13:54:54.343-08:00Jesse,
I want to first say that it is truly a ble...Jesse,<br /><br />I want to first say that it is truly a blessing to know that our father hears us when we pray. Much like yourself, I have found God's answers to be extremely specific to what I have prayed, and other times I have to step back and realize that his answers take different forms than what I may have originally been looking for. In addition, much like you I do not want a casual relationship with the Lord. If I were to be honest, many times I feel like that is exactly what I have. What if my prayers ascended to the throne in more instances than when I am in distress? What would life look like if I were more earnest about a healthy prayer life? This class has challenged me in more ways than one to seek the answers to those questions. At any rate, God is still faithful, and I am so glad he hears me in desperation and in safety. Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17666988455919835570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-66702893424108205582012-11-24T07:46:51.655-08:002012-11-24T07:46:51.655-08:00Jesse,
I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the sub...Jesse,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the subject of coping. I can relate to the idea of relying on our own strength and “supposed wisdom.” Just the other day, my friend and I were brainstorming ideas of how to keep each other accountable in various areas of our lives. We quickly realized we were relying so much on our own strength rather than inviting the Lord to take control over each area. When we turned our attention to God in prayer, I was amazed to see the Spirit activated and equipping us for every good work. I can also relate to the immature connection with God; I too have prayed for those parking spaces! Though He graciously answers and meets those small needs too, I desire a deeper connection with God—a connection that involves basking in His amazingly glorious presence rather than out of desperation or want of something. It is sometimes easy to forget that it takes discipline and earnestly seeking Him to experience such an intimacy. <br />Joelle Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364578790057922820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-87566846797644348712012-11-17T12:34:25.532-08:002012-11-17T12:34:25.532-08:00I think all too often, Christians place God in the...I think all too often, Christians place God in the corner of the room and call on him in times when we've exhausted our own strength and have limited options left. We forget that he's still in that room with us, he never left and was simply waiting for us to just ask for his intervention on our behalf. While prayer is a way of coping, I think that you have given a good reminder that we can turn to Him even before a time of crisis or need. We should be in the habit of not only praying prayers of supplication, but also of thanksgiving. I agree with both you and Bridget that viewing God as our best friend - someone that we talk to about any and every thing will bring so much peace. We could then see that he wants us to be right next to him in that "room" and in constant communication as we go through life. Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336435281938807796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-32029813381533836192012-11-15T08:00:29.852-08:002012-11-15T08:00:29.852-08:00Jesse, I really enjoyed reading your post! I agre...Jesse, I really enjoyed reading your post! I agree with you wholeheartedly. Prayer is how I cope with the challenges of my life. If I could not look up and shout or whisper out a prayer to God, knowing that he hears me, I do not know what I would do. I have also prayed for something as simple as a parking spot to "Lord I need you to heal and take away the pain in my body". All in all prayer is essential to my walk. It is my personal relationship with God that helps me along this journey. Yes, it is true, that we sometimes rely on our own strength to make it through difficult situations, for me sometimes not realizing that God is with me and that He says that he will never leave me nor will he forsake me. I also believe that it is important that as Christians we build the kind of relationship with God that causes us to think of Him as a best friend who we can tell anything to and not be judged. Once again great post! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992058982561618651noreply@blogger.com