What does it mean to ‘leave it to God’? In a given situation, what’s my part? What’s God’s part? Oh, I know it’s not about parceling out the jobs, but that comes to mind, it’s what I’m apt to do.
The other day I was talking with a friend about medical issues, specifically back problems. We agreed that we do what can personally to ease the pain; we decide how to involve the medical world; and we leave it to God. This sounds like a three step process, with God being the last resort, but that’s not our intention. Our faith tells us that God is acting throughout, and so we try to remember to ask God for guidance for all the decisions we make along the way. Nevertheless, after we’ve worked the worldly system of exercise, doctor consultation, and medication, we give it all to God, not as the last resort, but as the most powerful means for healing and peace.
The other day I was talking with a friend about medical issues, specifically back problems. We agreed that we do what can personally to ease the pain; we decide how to involve the medical world; and we leave it to God. This sounds like a three step process, with God being the last resort, but that’s not our intention. Our faith tells us that God is acting throughout, and so we try to remember to ask God for guidance for all the decisions we make along the way. Nevertheless, after we’ve worked the worldly system of exercise, doctor consultation, and medication, we give it all to God, not as the last resort, but as the most powerful means for healing and peace.
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