Wow that’s quite a prayer…I had an experience with a family member once long time ago who said I was the person who led him away from God…he believed that until he died 2 years ago…I could never explain that the book he’d read was written by a confirmed atheist…he said she was right! I learned that it wasn’t my fault. He turned into an alcoholic abuser before he died and continued until I stopped communicating which I don’t feel guilty about cause he wanted me to follow his last wishes that were harmful…he was so abusive that I just had to get away!! He didn’t die alone and was cared for so I didn’t leave him in the cold but no more sweet conversation…he said my life would be miserable and I would live in the poor house…I had to sell everything to afford my Healthcare but I found out how many of us has had to do that…and most of aĺl believe in God’s hands I place my life!
sad story there for sure… I can only hope God meets them in the transition for one last chance.. God has not been our debtor so far, and right when I would have expected it
some say he never believed.. but I don’t believe that either.. he’s a reasonable man, but then reason wouldn’t back up faith in the long run that’s a choice in the face of everything
well I read it all Jane… E maybe you needed to say something more!… I get the health care scare and we all know someone in our families yer not sure about
Yeah.. even though I do tend to say whats on my mind, I do tend to respect his authority, so I tend to take it down a notch. Funny thing is, I know he knows what I’m thinking. And yeah if he doesn’t exist, then all of this is a big waste of time with no purpose. “Ya gotta believe in something , gotta believe that’s someone cares for you! ” something like that.
I feel so blessed cause in remembering your song I remember exactly how I felt when I first heard it long ago…it’s so awesome to write with you decades after. What is a little dejavu is hearing about your friend leaving the faith…sounds like a very hurtful experience on his end! Can’t imagine what could be that bad…someone or thing broke it in a billion pieces, packed them up and sent them up in a rocket, released them scattering into space never to be found…except be God! That’s the hook an anchor ⚓️
Bryan – have loved all the music you have brought into my life over the years and now the continued honesty in your prayers out loud… I certainly did not look at my grandparents and think that they would still be struggling with faith and issues that we teens were getting preached at then… now on the other end of that spectrum, its reassuring to know that we share similar experiences in our circles as well as the common thoughts, struggles and prayers that accompany those…
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Wow that’s quite a prayer…I had an experience with a family member once long time ago who said I was the person who led him away from God…he believed that until he died 2 years ago…I could never explain that the book he’d read was written by a confirmed atheist…he said she was right! I learned that it wasn’t my fault. He turned into an alcoholic abuser before he died and continued until I stopped communicating which I don’t feel guilty about cause he wanted me to follow his last wishes that were harmful…he was so abusive that I just had to get away!! He didn’t die alone and was cared for so I didn’t leave him in the cold but no more sweet conversation…he said my life would be miserable and I would live in the poor house…I had to sell everything to afford my Healthcare but I found out how many of us has had to do that…and most of aĺl believe in God’s hands I place my life!
sad story there for sure… I can only hope God meets them in the transition for one last chance.. God has not been our debtor so far, and right when I would have expected it
thats not good about your friend ill pray he turns back before its too late bryan hang in there my friend
some say he never believed.. but I don’t believe that either.. he’s a reasonable man, but then reason wouldn’t back up faith in the long run that’s a choice in the face of everything
Forgive me…I talk too much!!
well I read it all Jane… E maybe you needed to say something more!… I get the health care scare and we all know someone in our families yer not sure about
Yeah.. even though I do tend to say whats on my mind, I do tend to respect his authority, so I tend to take it down a notch. Funny thing is, I know he knows what I’m thinking. And yeah if he doesn’t exist, then all of this is a big waste of time with no purpose. “Ya gotta believe in something , gotta believe that’s someone cares for you! ” something like that.
I’ll be opening the SCB show with that very song “Got To Believe”
Perfect!
I feel so blessed cause in remembering your song I remember exactly how I felt when I first heard it long ago…it’s so awesome to write with you decades after. What is a little dejavu is hearing about your friend leaving the faith…sounds like a very hurtful experience on his end! Can’t imagine what could be that bad…someone or thing broke it in a billion pieces, packed them up and sent them up in a rocket, released them scattering into space never to be found…except be God! That’s the hook an anchor ⚓️
Thanks wow I’ve been gone all weekend and then some.. thanks for stayin tuned! JE
See my comment on your last nutshell Stop Belivers….it seems to apply here too…
Hi B L’ieve! LOL yes,, sometimes I feel like I”ve been here before!
Bryan – have loved all the music you have brought into my life over the years and now the continued honesty in your prayers out loud… I certainly did not look at my grandparents and think that they would still be struggling with faith and issues that we teens were getting preached at then… now on the other end of that spectrum, its reassuring to know that we share similar experiences in our circles as well as the common thoughts, struggles and prayers that accompany those…
yes well said and I can’t believe I am the grandparents yellin at the kids now! LOL