Comments on: God save me from god

By: Heather @ My Overflowing Cup

Heather @ My Overflowing Cup — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:54:21 +0000

I’ve always loved that quote by Tozer because there is so much truth in that statement. It is interesting to me that we read about the Israelites in the Old Testament and cannot believe that they would actually create little false idols to worship. We scoff at the idea that we would ever do something like that. Yet, that is exactly what we do when we are disappointed in God. We are disappointed in the idol we have imagined. We have created our own idea of God, rather than trusting in His goodness. This is something I am striving for in my walk – I want to praise God no matter my circumstances rather than try to convince Him of how things should be. Thanks for the great post!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:36:11 +0000

Yes. Yes. And yes. So much good here. Thanks for challenging my heart, Lisa.

By: Andrew Budek-Schmeisser

Andrew Budek-Schmeisser — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:47:25 +0000

A lot to think about here.

I think that from here we can see aspects of God, much as the blind men ‘saw’ the elephant in its parts…as a tree, as a wall, as a snake.

But trapped as we are in the dimensionality of our human hearts, we are only seeing the shadows of what God really is, and we have to recognize that fact. The wrath is there, but it’s inseparable from Grace. The love is there, melded with stern-ness. And mercy and judgement temper one another, such that we can’t tease out one or the other.

In the end, we pay homage to a Mystery.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 20:34:18 +0000

“The god who disappoints me is a misunderstanding of who the real God is.” Such a powerful truth, Lisa. Thanks so much for reminding me of God’s true character.

By: Deb Wolf

Deb Wolf — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:39:16 +0000

Lisa, I’ve heard the sayings, “I want or I need my god to be.” Or “My god is.” Truthfully, I have been guilty of saying it myself. He is who He says He is. Glory! For He is so much more than my foolish thoughts and imaginings. I love the words, “The God we worship is the person we become.” Great thoughts here!

By: Sara Martin

Sara Martin — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:35:41 +0000

I’ve recently found myself in a spot of anger with God while battling through depression. This spoke to me where I needed; thanks for sharing!

By: floyd

floyd — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:30:58 +0000

Wow. Great concept. That’s a different way to look at things. Excellent wisdom, Lisa. Thanks for sharing this.

By: Dvae Arnold

Dvae Arnold — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:14:09 +0000

Well said Lisa. Love the Tozer quote. I remember reading that in college and it made a huge impact.

By: Sandra Heska King

Sandra Heska King — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:06:55 +0000

Oh… what good insight here.

By: Lisha Epperson

Lisha Epperson — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:46:06 +0000

This is fresh revelation for me Lisa. I went through a long season of being angry with God. The words you share today perfectly express how it felt and reveals how by His grace I survived to worship the God that remained. “God save me from god.” Writing this one down in my journal. Thank you.