2006-06-15 02:49:42 · 14 answers · asked by dusty d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are many people who live with God every day. It's a beautiful relationship.
Sometimes, one of His sheep wonders off. As the Good Shepherd, He goes after it, to bring it home. You know, a human shepherd with a problem sheep who keeps wondering off has a solution...he breaks that sheep's legs, to keep it at home. Then, he keeps it close, and nurses it till it heals. Think about it...
2006-06-15 02:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, this is when people think they need God. Until this need arises, they think they can handle everything themselves. Of course, not ALL people do this... some remain faithful to God in good times and bad.
I think it's tragic that when things happen that is bad, many BLAME God for their misery, instead of turning to Him. And when good happens in their lives, they pat themselves on the back.
God is truly a God of Love... and a wonderful Heavenly Father. He puts up with so much, yet loves us anyway.
2006-06-15 10:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by MesquiteGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And at midnight the LORD killed all the firstborn sons in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn son of the captive in the dungeon. Even the firstborn of their livestock were killed. Pharaoh and his officials and all the people of Egypt woke up during the night, and loud wailing was heard throughout the land of Egypt. There was not a single house where someone had not died. (Exodus 12:29-30 NLT)
"You are my battle-ax and sword," says the LORD. "With you I will shatter nations and destroy many kingdoms. With you I will shatter armies, destroying the horse and rider, the chariot and charioteer. With you I will shatter men and women, old people and children, young men and maidens. With you I will shatter shepherds and flocks, farmers and oxen, captains and rulers. "As you watch, I will repay Babylon and the people of Babylonia for all the wrong they have done to my people in Jerusalem," says the LORD. "Look, O mighty mountain, destroyer of the earth! I am your enemy," says the LORD. "I will raise my fist against you, to roll you down from the heights. When I am finished, you will be nothing but a heap of rubble. You will be desolate forever. Even your stones will never again be used for building. You will be completely wiped out," says the LORD. (Jeremiah 51:20-26)
2006-06-15 09:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its so so much easier to ask for something from God in times of need and tragic times but u should thank him and ask for him to help you through the day and for you to help someone else
2006-06-15 09:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Cutie Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that is not always the case; but I don't think God 'uses' tragedies to bring us back to him; that is something we do. I think we basically realize that he is there all the time but when things are going good we tend to take that for granted; and that is when we should take the time to be thankful for all the good things there are. When we are in need; we are not taking Him for granted and we take the time to speak with him then, and he is still there.
2006-06-15 09:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by dja_vu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not always happen that way, but it does happen.
God would not prefer to do it that way, but people become so self sufficient when things are going good, that they do not bother to serve God. Once those things that people have relied on are removed, then they see their need and look to God again.
2006-06-15 10:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that a lot of the time it is like that we only reach out in time of need. I think its like that because cause when things are going right there is no need to complain there is no worries to make us surrender and ask for help. and to be honest if you don't give thanks for all the good things that happen how can you expect to get help or comfort when its going wrong.
2006-06-15 09:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by a_bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it makes them feel better thinking there is a higher power to protect them. They feel it takes some of the responsibility off their shoulders; it is for either a support function, or to take some of the guilt away.
I believe everyone is responsible for their own actions, and those actions will be reviewed after they die by powers on a higher plane.
2006-06-15 09:56:47 · answer #8 · answered by snwtiger76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well according to freud's psychoanalysis, the concept of God and religion is derived from our deepest fear. fear makes us feel unsecure and we need to feel secure. fear of death (desire to have life), fear for future the uncertainty, and mostly the uncomfortable feeling about our existence mystery, why are we alive, what is our purpose, and we need absolute ultimate truth for all question that we not yet know. it is just like in the past, when people afraid of thunder, fire and so they made concept of gods, goddess. but then as science and intelligence improve, we know that those aren't relevant anymore. so we do create 'God'.
according to freud, God is associated psychologically to a father figure. it's derived from our own experience in childhood. we need a father who is strong, who will protect us, who love us, and give us all the answers we need.
2006-06-15 10:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beacause god(s) is an excuse for things that happen. The only reason religions came to be was to explain natural events like earthquakes, floods, etc.
2006-06-15 09:54:20 · answer #10 · answered by cygal50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋