Some days just opening my email inbox is an adventure! This morning I received two emails. The first subject was “How to Reduce Belly Fat.” The second was “Free Book – How to Pray.” What is really funny is that both were sent from the same source.
I contemplated for a few seconds which to open. I probably should reduce my belly fat, but I bet that one is trying to sell me something. The other email advertised a “free book” so I opened it. The email offered me a “powerful book” that would teach me how to “get results EVERY TIME.” [Their emphasis not mine.]
The book listed things I will learn if I read it, two of which were: How to Bargain with God (Huh?), and How to Demand that God Heal & Provide for You (What?).
Bargain with God? Demand that God heal and provide for me? Those two phrases sent chills down my spine. Who are we to bargain with the Eternal, All-Powerful, All-Knowing God or demand that He do anything?
I realize God has promised us that we may approach His throne of grace confidently, but confidence is a far cry from arrogance. “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” [Heb 4:16 NIV]
I think I will thank God for His promised gifts of mercy and grace and leave the bargaining and demanding to someone else. Maybe I’ll check out that other email and find out how to reduce my belly fat!
