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October 15, 2006
Spiritual Journey
I have always been blessed by hearing how others have struggles in their faith. I picked up John Elridge's book "Waking the Dead" last night at Barnes and Noble. I read about the first 20 pages in the story and I really connected again with him. I loved his book "Wild at Heart."
He talks about the struggle that the Christian life seems to be most of the time. Where is the joy, the triumphant life? Why is it so hard most, or a lot of the time, that resonated with me because it is where I spent so much of my time. I confessed to a dear friend just yesterday that God seems so silent. I can call a friend on the phone and hear his voice and get advice, encouragement and wisdom. I pray and God is still and silent. He tells us to ask for wisdom, we ask, and it seems like we're speaking into empty space. No answer comes back.
I'm aware that is only because God is so very good and kind He doesn't strike me dead or worse for expressing such thoughts and I'm sure not proud to recount them here. I do it for anyone who may be feeling the same way right now. You are not alone. I'm not sure how good the company is, but you do have plenty of it. Be encouraged, I was, to hear John recount some of his frustration and disappointments.
Posted by Dennis at October 15, 2006 03:45 PM