religion which I know something about. Not much, granted. And, yes, I will capitalize God.OK, I'm in a somewhat of a ticked off mood. That said, how often do we hear folks say, I have a personal relationship with God?
What in the heck does that mean?
You guys are on the same bowling team?
You guys chase chicks together?
He brought a casserole to your last PTA meeting?
He attended your wedding?
He bought a bunch of Girl Scout cookies from your daughter?
He helped jump-start your car?
For almost twenty years I worked with the seriously mentally ill. Sadly, many of those folks were obsessed with God. With some of them, I often wondered which came first? The mental illness that produced their obsession with God or their belief in God that produced their mental illness.
Many years ago I had a co-worker who mentioned that she had a personal relationship with God. She wore a cross necklace and always had a Bible with her. She was a terrific case manager who worked with the mentally ill. I enjoyed having her as a co-worker. Other than the religious crap, she was a delightful lady. I considered her a good coworker and friend.
Do you have a personal relationship with God? What does that mean? It's not unusual for politicians to say they talk to God. How about you?
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