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Originally Posted by Roadhog
I know many of us asked for God to help you...
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I KNOW that, too, Hog. And I absolutely appreciate that! If there IS a God, everything I KNOW of HIM tells me that your prayers did not go unnoticed. And... my situation certainly NEEDED them... and has (possibly) been resolved, in part, by them. And Facebook!
But, I want to know where God was when I was first going thru the separation with my child? What did I do so WRONG that I deserved this? What was he so "involved" in, that he couldn't HELP me for the last 30 years? You think maybe that I wasn't "ready" for it then? I've thought that many times.
But... within 6 months of the time my wife left me for the 5th time in less than a year... I got a GREAT paying job in the "Intel" business, and was making MORE than enough money to support my "family," and in a position that made me feel "good" about myself. God's timing was just MORE than a bit off!
I just don't see enough "real" evidence to support your belief at this time. But, I don't have a problem with your belief. I think religion is a great "balm" (maybe even a pacifier) for those who need it. Although I've been surrounded by it ALL my life... I just don't.. "need it."
Does that make me a BAD person? A sinner or a heathen? Anti-"American" or... a BAD father? Then, WHY did your God answer your prayers for me? Oh, don't answer that... I already KNOW all the answers to THAT question! lol.
Suffice it to say that YOU feel your prayers (and those of others) were answered. You ONLY started praying for me recently. Was my (preacher) father NOT praying for me long before you and others on this site ever MET me? I'm sorry but
THIS man has "pull" with the Man upstairs! I don't know. Don't know that YOUR prayers might not carry more weight than HIS .... because you are just a "concerned friend." ... and not my father.
But, you are a real GOOD friend, and therefore, i accept and honor your beliefs to the BEST of my ability. Dangit! THAT didn't come out right either. Sorry, Hoggie... I am just a bit screwed up at the moment.
Wow. TWO "angry faces." lol! So... you are ANGRY that you have to give God the glory for something we have BOTH cared about? NO problems here, Hoggie. YOU have to deal with how you feel (and were taught) about "praying" for what you call "liberals." LOL! But, if it's any comfort... I am a Centrist!
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Even friendships are being enriched, by this powerful blessing. (two thumbs up)
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Yes. MANY are. Mostly outside of THIS forum. But, that is another life. But, I am thrilled if this situation has brought me closer to my "friends" here on CAD!
Finding my daughter has changed my life... no doubt! But, it has not changed my politics, and as of YET.... my religious beliefs. But, (as a Centrist,) I am open to discussion and debate.
All that being said... and with my beliefs considered.... I am SO appreciative of ALL who have said prayers for me, or had positive thoughts (and posts) for me!
You guys really ARE the greatest! [Yeah, I could have done it all WITHOUT you, I suppose...] But... I sure wouldn't have
WANTED to!
... I can't undo that either, I suppose.
