Friday, 11 July 2008
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Addressing God
I don't like to say really corny and cheesy things about God. Things like "gracious God" and "wonderful, beautiful Savior" are at the top of that list, though I realize that one of my posts contained some very cliche descriptions of our Lord and Savior. When it comes down to it, I cannot in any way find the "right" words to describe God. It's near impossible. I think the only thing that I can say that would accurately describe God is "absolute love." In human terms, that may seem vague, but when I think about it long enough, those words describe everything that He is.
How do you address or refer to God?
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A couple of my friends start their prayers with "daddy"... I just say "G-d," or "Hi G-d." I don't think we have the words to describe Him, so instead of discounting his overall meaning OR attempting to list all of His qualities and possible titles, I just use the word that means it all.
"O Gott in Himmel ober alles - die Reiter der Boshaftigkeit..."
Oh, God in Heaven over all - the rider of malice.
"god" isn't real - you're either insane or an imbecile.
take your pick.
I have found myself going thru phases.... and I noticed when I felt closest to Him I'd just call him Buddy. And so many times He would let me know He was there with/for me. What's a little comical about that is my 4 year old grand daughter refers to me as her best buddy. We are HIS children, HE knows whats in our hearts....
@SehnsuchtundEifersucht@xanga - I'll take both. I'm crazy with passion for God, and I will happily be an imbecile for Him.
@SehnsuchtundEifersucht@xanga - Even if you don't believe in Him, He still believes in you.
@Pickwick12@xanga - Well said! I'll join you [=
I use whatever seems right at the moment. When you're in love with someone, you use whatever term of endearment seems right at the time, and I think God enjoys us doing that with Him and maybe being creative.
Often I use Daddy or Abba Father. Other times I will use King or Jesus. Sometimes I address the Holy Spirit. When I'm feeling childlike I use the more personal, informal names. If I'm worshipful, I sometimes use more ornate or formal names. Sometimes I use Scriptural names for God.
I know I'm His daughter, and I believe He loves to hear the silly things I come up with because I mean them from my heart. Sometimes it's like all I can say is "You" because He's beyond human words.
@Pickwick12@xanga - I totally agree with what you said. There are no real words to describe God in all the splendor that He resides in.
When I pray to God, I always address him has Heavenly Father. When I am going about my day, I will address him as Father, because he is not only my friend, but my Dad.. Or as some have said, Abba, my husband is sitting here with me right now, and he said.... It is like Peter when he walked out onto the water and said SAVE ME!!!!
I refer to God as... God, Heavenly Father, Lord. And I agree with you, it's really hard to describe God. Because he is indescribable, and uncontainable by words and descriptions.
the way Jesus prescribed for us to address God....
Father... yet with approach Him with reverance married with boldness...
I say..."Hi Jesus..." or... "Father..." :)
Heavenly Father usually followed by I messed up again. I think Daddy is too informal. God is not my buddy
I totally agree with you, it's hard to address him. The words "absolute love" describe him very well, though! I'm good with calling him Lord when I pray, and God when I describe him. =)
Father God
I always go to the book of Revelation to remind myself of Who Jesus really is. It helps to put Him in proper perspective. It also describes God the Father in visual terms. Loving, but Just.
"Father God" is one title I use. Reverence and respect always.
@Umnenga@xanga - When I say "Daddy" I mean it with the utmost reverence and respect. I am in awe of the close, loving relationship He allows me to have with Him. For me, Daddy might be the most respectful title of all.
He really loves me when I mess up, too. I don't have to run away, even though I often want to. He's so amazingly forgiving.
I address God as Jesus said I could, "Father." It's wonderful.
Dear God,...
I say Father, God...
"Dear Heavenly Father"
I like it. It makes it more personal and also acknowledges the fact that I know he is my eternal father in heaven.
Before I had the friends that I have now, I used to sugarcoat my prayers.
well, honestly, I hardly prayed at all.
But when I did I never got anything out or anything. I could almost hear God screaming " I GET IT! now whats going on with you? How are you? I wanna hear these things!"
Now don't get me wrong I'm totally positive God wants to hear us praise him.
but it was pretty much empty praise because I didn't have any kind of relationship (or care to have one) with him.
But when I met this superhero(and they truly are :)group of friends, we started praying together alot.
Some of the best prayers I've ever heard have come out of their mouths.
and it always hit me the way they opened prayer.
it always went "Hey God!"
Sometimes with or without the exclamation mark ;)
and it was so beautiful to me.
So personal, so connected.
It touched my heart and I pray like that everyday now.
My friends are such a blessing and that is just one tiny impacting thing they have taught me.
But yeah, I think there is a time for praise and a time for ACTUAL prayer:)
-Meleah
Matthew 6:9-13 provides the best example - Jesus tells us how we should pray to God
@rosystar36 - That's awesome! I believe that God wants to hear where you honestly are and to build a close relationship with you. He's delighted with you. I bet He's so glad you've learned to express yourself more freely around Him!
@SehnsuchtundEifersucht@xanga - That wasn't really called for. I don't have a religion, but I at least know to be respectful when people are simply asking a question (especially when it's coming from revelife)!
He literally is my savior.