Go Jump in a Lake

From Mark 11:

Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake'—no shuffling or shilly-shallying—and it's as good as done. That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it's not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins."

Hunk O Man and I had a nice lunch today. We try and do that on Fridays when we can -- have that small bit of time to get back in touch after a busy week. Today was a little different, because we talked about our future, and ultimately what we want in life, our children, and generally the "big things."

Some of the things we discussed are just too much to expect. Too much in this economy, too much in terms our ages, too much in terms of human nature. But then it occurred to us -- don't we serve a God who made everything? And can do anything? Why not pray for the impossible, and just see what God does?

I love the way Jesus qualifies this bigger-than-regular-faith kind of prayer. We can't even begin to go to God until we've forgiven everyone and He's forgiven us. It's the amazing economy of God once again, building in the protection so we don't get spoiled.

So what does the future hold? Lots of praying -- not that mountains will jump into the sea, but rather that God will lead and we will have the good sense to follow. We'll see.

xoxox