Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father!
Today Lord, I’d like to close the week by discussing something I read over on Pastor Pete Wilson’s Blog this morning which has had my thoughts churning all day. It was a short post based around a question that was phrased at a Church Leaders Conference he addressed recently. Another speaker at the conference, Pastor David Landrith asked the attendees:
“Are you talking about God more than you’re talking to God?”
Wow… Such a simple, yet powerful and convicting query.
Well Father, as it’s my predisposition to dissect things my mind immediately started contemplating all the different ways I involve You in my day and whether each of those were “talking to You” or “talking about You”. For example, I write these “Emails to God” each day and while they’re certainly based on my prayers and things You bring to my heart, in the end they’re talking about You, not to You.
Pastor Wilson made what I feel is a key point in his post:
“It’s possible to talk about God and not be transformed. However talking with God always leads to transformation.”
I’ve been Blessed to have had many transformational moments Father, but I also know I have a long way to go on the journey You’ve laid for me. Therefore, I’ll be “calling” more often. 🙂
Thanks for the wakeup message Pete.
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the Blessings You’ve brought us this week. Please refresh our spirits and deliver Your Message of Renewal to our hearts, so that we may serve You with our whole selves. Amen.
~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Wow! That is a convicting question. I do spend a lot of time talking about God, but I’m also finding myself talking to Him a lot more. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Have a great weekend, Phil!
Isn’t it amazing how such a simple question can be so thought-provoking? It really got me doing some serious introspection and helped me refocus.
Have a Blessed Day Lisa!
IT does give one something to really think about.
It does indeed Desiray. Pete Wilson’s book “Plan B” is also a good read if you get the inclination. I really enjoy his passion and commitment.
Have a Blessed Day!
What a question that lingers and haunts us! I think this would be a good question to ask on a regular basis as life so much interferes and distracts us. I know when I intentionally spend time with HIm, it makes all the difference.
It certainly did with me Jean. It very much set the tone for my weekend.
Have a Blessed Day!
Oh that is really good!! Talking about God is good, but talking to God is a must. Thank you for this!!
It was just too good not to share. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day Jenifer!
That is a good question…one I’d have to say, uummmm, yeah probably! What a timely reminder 😉
It really caught me off guard with it’s simple conviction Allison. Something to pray on. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!