This space for Rent
I've been trying to make prayer more of a priority in my life I haven't been very successful. I have been praying for "peace", for the safety of all the soldiers involved in the war, even for Saddam and Bush. I feel that it would be hypocritical not to pray for everyone involved I worry that this may be hopelessly paradoxical, but my feeling is that God is big enough to handle it besides God gave us the biggest paradox of all in Jesus being fully divine and fully human, so I'm sure it's up his alley.
It is very confusing to ask for God to bless Saddam Hussein and know that I support his removal from power or even his death. My feeling is that I must rely on faith and that is almost as confusing and difficult as it is to ask for the blessing of those we are actively engaged in fighting.
I feel that I have to do it though, I cringe when I hear people praying about the righteousness of America, as if our country is somehow supported by God and He is supporting our effort in this war I just don't buy into that. I really don't like the fact that Bush uses God so frequently in his speeches, though I do hope he takes God into consideration when making decisions and if he does pray then I find that encouraging.