March 16, 2006
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I never was really into the whole "imaginary friends" thing when I was younger. I'd try over and over again, since it seemed like such a neat idea. Due to my excruciating shyness while growing up, I had very few friends, and so the thought of having someone who was always there to listen and talk to was such a comfort. I'd create them, give them a name and personality, even draw them so that I could know what they looked like. But when it came to actually pretending that they really existed, and I'd try to talk to them...I just gave up, 'cause it just wasn't "real." They didn't talk back. They didn't do stuff with me. I couldn't see them. What was the point??
Something the Lord has been showing me lately, is how often I begin to start thinking of Him as just some "imaginary friend." I'll try and talk to Him, try to "connect," I go to Him for help, but because I can't actually see Him or actually hear Him talk back, I begin to subconsciously doubt His existence. Yes, I know that He is there, I know that He is powerful, and I know that when I ask Him for help, He will help me. But yet I still find myself thinking of Him as "not real." I still try and talk to Him, but I feel like my words merely float out into empty space and never reach any listening ear.
But He IS more than just something of my imagination! He is real! What a revelation that simple truth has been for me over the past few weeks. He is not just my imagination, He is not even just some vapour floating through the air. He truly exists! And when I talk to Him, my words do find a listening ear, my pleas for help are really heard, and He truly has a presence. I am so thankful that I do not have to put my faith and my trust in something of my imagination, but in a God who is real.
Comments (8)
AMEN AMEN AMEN! Very true. I have been there before. It is always a great boost for your prayer life when you REALLY believe God is there. I had an imaginary friend when I was little...I don't know what happened to him.
Craziness
Archibald McFearsome...sounds like it could freak anyone out 
Yeah, when you understand math it is great...it's just getting to that point that is hard! There have been a few people around me that continually cry out to God for help (xanga.com/GStallings). It has been very challenging. I really need God, but I forget that many times. I don't think my imaginary friend had a name or a personality...it was the perfect imaginary friend. He had a lot of fun though, and he never complained! He always did what I wanted him to. Soooo, did you terminate (a.k.a. KILL!) Archibald?! Poor guy...Archibald McFearsome, may he rest in peace.
LOL! Silly girl! (Not referring to the above post.) Yes, I do remember last year's St. Patrick's Day post.
Good to hear from you. Glad to hear what God is doing for you. Thanks for sharing. I didn't know that you were not back on email so I sent you a short email and said that I wasn't coming back. Didn't mean to leave you in the dark. Praying for you too. Take care.
yes, what an important part faith plays in our lives. afterall, anything not done in faith is sin. and it takes constant faith to believe that God is a REAL being! it's so sad to think that my prayers are sometimes not answered how i would like because i didn't have enough faith to really believe that it would happen. very encouraging to hear what God is teaching (reminding) you!
i completely know what you mean about the whole "imaginary friend" thing...i've been battling that recently myself.
sorry to offend your cat-inclination...i really despise them. my brother's allergic so we've never owned one thankfully. i just don't see their contribution to their owners. at least dogs act excited to see you.
I am glad the analogy was challenging. Praise God! It is always neat when God reveals things like that! Cool beans! Are you going to work near home this summer...I know you aren't coming to LAM, but I was wondering what you will be doing. Sorry, if you have already told me...I have the memory of a goldfish
I am glad you have been able to keep the tutoring job up this long! That is great
Sounds like when my family was moving...we kept leaving school saying this is our last year then returning the next 
I hope you can get a job around you too. God knows. You are planning on traveling as a teacher right? Well, as far as my summer goes...hmmm. I will probably do what I normally do...nothing 
I might do some schoolwork over the summer, but it probably won't happen 
So yeah, I don't really know, but I will be up at the camp. Keep the faith Kellie!
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