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How could this Cat prayer be changed to focus on God's glory?
"Oh Dear God... I just don't know what to do or what to think. My child was raised the best way we knew how. They went to church every week, they know right from wrong... and yet, now we hear this crazy idea that they are Gay. Oh Lord, if word of this leaks out, what will our friends say? - What will the others at church think about it? - Oh God, I'm just so embarrassed!"
Here's what we think:
Dog Prayer: Oh Lord, we just received distressing news today. Our child has proclaimed themselves to be Gay. So many people have known them to be Christian - so many remember when they professed faith in you... and now they bring a huge question mark to Your name and Your reputation. Not only will they do that, but we - and the church family - will to depending on how we respond to this. Give us wisdom, teach us to respond the way You would. Give us hearts that reach out - but don't allow us to compromise Your standards and Your Word...
Our Analysis
Both prayers exhibit the heart of parent in distress... both are concerned about reputations. But, the first prayer seems only concerned about their own reputation, while the second one is focused on God's reputation. The second one goes further and asks God for the right response... recognizing that how they respond will also have a bearing on God's name.
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