Middle America's Worldview

I haven't posted awhile, so here it goes. I had a conversation yesterday that basically got under my skin. I will not go into detail, but let you know why I became irratated.

Essentially, the conversation started out fine. It was more of a discussion of where each stood in a specific subject in addition the topic was about acquiring information from a specific source. Frankly, I stated, I am the type of individual that likes to ask detail questions. However, when I ask specific questions to this source, I do not receive specific answers. This tells me one of two things. It is either a) they do not know the answer or b) they are hiding something. I conveyed to the person on the other end of the phone yesterday, I realize it may appear I am picking this source. However, after time, I feel it is one of the two above options, they dont know or is hiding something. I also tried to convey to this individual the "I don't know but let me get back to you on that" answer is not a bad answer. I personally learned the hardway, you can only BS so long.

Anyway, I was trying to convey this to her yesterday. I was also trying to convey the fact, "the more information we have, the better decision we can make." I get frustrated when it becomes 'a pulling of the teeth' to get valuable information in order for us to make a sound decision. In my line of work, the devil is found in the details. So what is her reply on how she evaluates and decides?

She knows she isn't book smart but has a lot of common sense. (her own words) So she just prays and puts it to God. She then goes into detail on her belief and faith that everything will be ok and work out.

OK. Now you have the synopsis, hear my aggravation point.

I belive in God. I believe that God will provide his beievers with any means necessary. I personally have had this experience more in my life than I deserve. However, I do not believe to throw my arms up in the air and wait on God. I get very frustrated with those who say they pray and wait on God to do everything for them. These are the ones that ask God for something, when that thing may be there all along for them. Now I will tell you why I believe this.

It was pointed out to me, a passage in the bible (since this is the source of our knowledge on God) where the disciples attempted to go to Asia, but God did not allow them to do so. In the book of Acts, the disciples was spreading the truth. They attempted to go out and inform everyone of this truth. They were doing something. This simple fact may be little, but I found it to be profound. The fact is the disciples were doing something. They were not expecting God to do it for them, rather they were having to be with-held from certain places.

In addtion, what does the bible say regarding anything you need or want?

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

These are all action items. We seek. We knock. We ask. It has come to my belief and philosophy, we humans should attempt to do all we can do. When that achievement cannot be done, that is when God steps in and does it. Take a look at the history of the Bible. God normally does the impossible to show us He is God. In many examples, this feat is done after the people fail.

So, yes, I believe that God will provide and take care of us. But, come on, do your part first.