Last night in a dream I devised a test for the existence of God. In the dream I was struggling with doubt, questioned whether God existed at all. I decided a test was in order, and settled on praying for a miracle. If God acted according to my request I felt it would be sufficient proof of the divine presence.
posted by Kevin Finch @ 11:27 PM
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I'm a pastor in a family with so many it could be called the "family business." Rebellion for me was joining a charismatic Presbyterian Church after my pentecostal childhood. I love to write and collect books. The kid next door growing up beat me up enough that I plan to get a black belt in Aikido before too much longer. I rarely miss meals and, curiously, after a childhood of very competent meat and potatoes, I have developed an unexpected delight for more exotic dining options like fish tacos, hum-bow, edamame, sushi, hummus, and Phad Thai. I'm married with three kids (a daughter and twin sons). I buy Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts when I'm stressed.
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Kevin: who would dare deny our Great God has no sense of humor? Not I! And since we "walk by faith and not by sight" perhaps the 'socks' dream has a real note of encouragement as a reminder to all, that regardless of potential 'falling circumstances',to keep on walking! Ok, I admit I may be reaching on the last one.
CarrotTop
First let me say, welcome back Kevin! You were gone too long. I see you haven't posted anything since June, but hope you will pick it back up as a regular thing. I enjoy reading your blog and will be checking in regularly. Please don't disappoint your readers.
Now for a comment on your sock test for God's existence.
The dream itself sounds like you've been questioning God. Perhaps not His actual existence, but maybe just His plan or if He's paying attention to what is happening in your life. I think everyone goes through this. I know I do. But one thing I've discovered is that in those moments of questioning, God always does something odd that confirms He is guiding me and my life.
I guess I'll go ahead and confess. There is something I do that is my version of the sock test. I know. We're not supposed to test Him, but I do. My test is called the parking lot test. If I'm having a tough time and doubt that God is paying attention to the drama of my life, I ask Him to provide me with a prime parking space in a very crowded lot. I've never been disappointed. Usually I get one within a space or two of the door. Silly, I know, but it's how God and I communicate; through the silly things in life (don't get me started on the comedian side of God). I think of the parking lot test as His little way of saying, "Of course I'm still here and yes I still care."
So here's my take on the navy socks being on top and staying up all day after dreaming about them. I think it was God's funny little way of trying to tell you, "Of course I'm still here and yes I still care."
We're human and it's easy to doubt that He's paying attention when we're going through trials, but He is. And I think if it takes a few sock tests or parking lot tests to keep us encouraged and on track, He's willing to oblige us now and then because He knows deep down we still believe, we just need a little reassurance.
That's all for now. Looking forward to a post in September!
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