Post by Josh on Jan 29, 2007 17:04:54 GMT -8
Originally posted 11/23/07:
A friend emailed me that perennial question: what happens when two different sports teams are praying for a victory? (or one kid's praying for rain and the other for sunshine, etc...) My thoughts:
Well, that's a good question. When two people are praying for the totally opposite thing, they both can't receive what they're asking. In general, I think God leaves many things up to the laws of physics he created: the strength and skill of the players, the effect of the weather, etc. Since he created all things and holds all things together, in a sense you could say he's in control of which team wins and which team looses. But, in general, I don't think He considers the piety of the players or fans in deciding the outcome. I say in general, because he may indeed use the outcome of a game to his purpose. I don't doubt that he does at times, but as a rule I don't think praying for a victory in a sports game is a very Christian thing to do. Praying for the right attitude, praying for focus and growth, yes... but I don't think God is playing favorites. I think He often just lets the laws of physics have their way.
Anyone else?
A friend emailed me that perennial question: what happens when two different sports teams are praying for a victory? (or one kid's praying for rain and the other for sunshine, etc...) My thoughts:
Well, that's a good question. When two people are praying for the totally opposite thing, they both can't receive what they're asking. In general, I think God leaves many things up to the laws of physics he created: the strength and skill of the players, the effect of the weather, etc. Since he created all things and holds all things together, in a sense you could say he's in control of which team wins and which team looses. But, in general, I don't think He considers the piety of the players or fans in deciding the outcome. I say in general, because he may indeed use the outcome of a game to his purpose. I don't doubt that he does at times, but as a rule I don't think praying for a victory in a sports game is a very Christian thing to do. Praying for the right attitude, praying for focus and growth, yes... but I don't think God is playing favorites. I think He often just lets the laws of physics have their way.
Anyone else?
