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“Because He cares for you, He cares about what you care about.”

A thought by Craig Groeschel from his book, Dare to Drop the Pose (p. 88). The Crown Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

Craig says, “‘Does God care about my sick goldfish?’ my six-year-old daughter asked.

“Her question made me pause. I don’t really care about the goldfish. Why would God? Then I noticed a tear begin its long, slow trek down my little girl’s cheek. Because I cared for her, suddenly I cared for the stupid goldfish.”

He goes on, “God is like that. Because He cares for you, He cares about what you care about. Paul seemed to know that God was into the details of our lives. He reminded the believers of Philippi, ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God’ (Philippians 4:6, emphasis mine). Paul didn’t say to pray only about the big, hairy, important-sounding things—but about everything.”

Craig later says, “Paul says we should pray about everything because God cares about everything—even… your stubbed toe, or your burned dinner. So pray about whatever’s on your mind. Take it to Him. He cares for you.

“Go ahead. Give it a try. Are you feeling lonely? Talk to God. Ask Him to be with you. Then expect to sense His presence. Are you stuck in a bind and don’t know what to do? Ask Him for advice, like you’d ask a friend. Then allow Him to guide you step-by-step. Do you know someone who needs help, but you can only look on helplessly? Petition God. Watch Him intervene in ways you can’t understand.

Craig then says, “Pray about whatever concerns you. Anything. When everything is fair game, your prayer life can take off like a rocket toward heaven:

“God, give me the words to say to this person.
God, give me patience.
God, bless her. Meet her needs.
God, use me to encourage him.
God, show me if I should buy this.
God, help me to see him as You do. 
God, help me show her Your love.

“Start now. Just talk to God … about everything.”

Will you do that?


Yes, yes?
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