Why I Like Talking to God

September 6, 2018

Why I like talking to God:

You Never Have to Lie

We lie to our parents and our friends and ourselves. But you don’t have to lie to God: He already knows the truth. So you can say,

      “I hit my brother just because I was mad, not because he started it.”

       “Yes, I did cheat on the test.”

      “I told myself that I was trying to help a co-worker, but I was really just pointing out her shortcomings to the boss.”

      “I told myself that I didn’t invite my wife to the office function because she hates them; but I really just wanted to flirt with a co-worker.” Etc.

Owning up to what’s really going on, whether you’re talking to God or just being honest with yourself, helps clarify life. And helps you understand why your co-worker is being somewhat hostile. And why your wife went out dancing the night of the office party.

God Doesn’t Blab

There’s a saying: Two people can keep a secret if one of them is dead.

I’m sure that there are some completely discreet people in the world. I’ve never met one.

But if you tell God, it really won’t go any further.

So get it off your chest.

     “I’m angry. I don’t even know what I’m angry about, I’m just angry.”

     “I wish the co-worker who keeps trying to sabotage me would fall off a cliff—or at least go somewhere else.”

     “I hate my crooked nose. I pretend like I’m cool with it, but I hate it.”

     “Yes, I did ding that car and not leave a note.”

     “I want my kid to go to college, but I don’t want to pay a fortune for it. But if I suggest a less expensive school she might think I don’t have her best interests at heart.”

     “I like flirting with that cute guy at work, even though we’re both married.”

So yak away. No need to lie, and no worries about your confidences going any further. It’s quite freeing.