There's a line about the difference between cats and dogs. It's said, "Dogs have masters, cats have staff."
The same might be said for our relationship with God. That is, we call Him "Master, " but we often treat Him like a "staff member."
Our prayers often seem to be limited to, "Watch over this...give me that...and make my life safe, soft, easy, and comfortable." In doing so, we're busy telling God what we want Him to do, and if He doesn't...
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