Sunday morning my pastor said something in his message that got me thinking. He first talked about a conversation with his 8 year old son and then mentioned his thought of how he is 40 and his son is 8, so he knows more than his son. Then he mentioned how God could think, :”I am countless billions of years old and you are ______.” Fill in the blank with your age.

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God created everything there is. He is eternal, so one billion years is nothing compared to his eternity. God is omniscient-all knowing. God is omnipotent-all power. So the question is, can God help us? The obvious answer is yes, But the second question is, do we trust him to help and to know better than we do?

If we really stop and think about who it is we are praying to, who he really is, would it make a difference in how we pray?

Another thought that seems important to remember about God who has all power is how he describes himself. That can make a difference regarding if we trust him. Jesus described himself in Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 

Gentle and humble of heart. Jesus has all power but he is gentle and humble of heart in how he relates with us. That is a gentle giant to the nth degree.

After pondering these things, does it make a difference in how we come to God in prayer?

Thank you for reading. God Bless.

30 responses to “Thinking About Who God Is”

  1. Great thoughts Matt. Having a handicapped daughter, I have sometimes chided myself for not trusting God’s heart with all that power he wields. (Even though I know better)

    1. I think that is what would be called being human. Walking by faith is not easy

  2. I needed this reminder today

  3. I need to remember how big our God is

  4. What a mighty and loving God we belong to. This is such a wonderful reminder to trust him.

    1. It is too easy to get bogged down in our lives and forget how awesome God is.

  5. I absolutely like that. Our Gentle Giant to nth degree

    1. It is a wonderful truth
      Have you had snow yet? 🙂

      1. Thankfully not yet, although it’s in the forecast for next week 🥲🥲

      2. I think that forecast is exciting for you 🙂

  6. It is reassuring to know that we are in the presence of such a powerful God.

    1. Amen little sister
      How are you this week?

      1. Well I’m missing the sun already but thankful I always have THE SON!
        How about you?

      2. I am ok
        How is your family?

  7. Amen. We are so blessed when we accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. This verse from Matthew 11:29 has guided me forward during some very challenging times. Blessings Matt.

    1. Matthew 11:29 is a wonderful truth

  8. Yes, it absolutely should affect the way we pray. Great post!

    1. Thank you 🙂
      How are you?

      1. I’ve been doing well, thanks! This morning is a Monday morning sort of slow start, but hopefully I can kick it into gear sometime soon.😄

      2. Monday mornings are always a slow start for me

      3. Yes, and especially when it gets cold outside. God bless you for continuing to serve Him in spite of the difficulties.

  9. We are to pray in faith, believing. You pointed out beautifully that my faith is in a GREAT God. I need to feel that reality every day. Great blog, Matt!

    1. Thank you Patty
      I need to be reminded of how great our God is

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