"If you could ask God one thing, what would it be?" I've posted this on my facebook page and offered the question in conversation and Sunday school classes. I love the responses.

Some that stand out include the following: If "ask and it will be given to you" is true, then why do I not get the desires of my heart when I pray for them? Why do people who seem less righteous receive blessings while the righteous starve or go without basics, employment or relationships?

Why does Comcast put me on hold for hours then ask why I want to switch to EPB? (Seriously, this WAS a real question.) Why do people (men/ women) who are selfish have a spouse and I do not? Why did a loving God do nothing as Japan was hit by a tsunami?

With the possible exception of Comcast inquiries, many of the questions I've heard are in great company-- the prophets had the same frustrations and pondered very similar mysteries. As promised, I will address many of these questions in the message on Sunday and several of them in lessons and conversation.

I don't have all the answers and would warn you against following any teacher who claims to have easy answers to the mysteries which have perplexed and guided people of faith for centuries. The Reality of Christ is too vast for our limited minds to overcome, and his creation more interconnected, complicated than our being can contain. However, I do enjoy being on the journey with you, and thank you for your thoughtful searching.

Let me leave you with a quote on questions, "Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." Rainer Maria Rilke


Live the Mystery!

Pastor Amy