When words are not enough

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I go to a prayer group. I live in Canada and I am the only Canadian there. The others are all immigrants. I can see some culture differences but they are kind welcoming people. What I like the most about this group is the strong faith and trust in God. To find so many devoted people in one room is rare. And to actually be welcomed with open arms is obviously a gift from God.

Here is the problem, they are always saying ‘Trust God and everything will be OK’. Well, I think there are times when words are not enough. At some point is there not some action I need to take. I don’t think I am to sit on a chair all day ‘trusting God’ and expect the my work to miraculously get done!

Also, I need to feel heard and sometimes I would like to be able to hold the floor and talk and have my feelings taken seriously. I really don’t feel comfortable confiding in them because I can’t help but think after 3 sentences they will interupt me with ‘Trust God’

So do others find their are times when you just have to be polite, not contradict people yet still take some kind of action?

Thanks

CM

 

[JaredR]

Good advice is hard to give. Most likely they want to encourage you and don’t know of a better way to do it then to offer you a true but simple maxim. Do you think they would be offended if you told them what you told us–that you feel the need to take action or that the answer “trust God” isn’t satisfying enough? I don’t think they would personally, but you know them better than I do.

 

[Ferds_Guiang]

I believe that the culture of every group undergoes a process of maturity. And this does not only apply to civil or business organizations but also in Church organizations and groups. Well it is the whole Church that is immune to collapse but I think small Church groups could possibly fail if they are not careful. Take for instance the group you have joined. I too am a member of a prayer group, a Charismatic one, and we often say that we should trust in God. But we also emphasize that we should LIVE a way of life, a course of ACTION that is in accord with what we proclaim as our Faith. No one would feel slighted if we ask members to act. That’s because the group has reached a certain level of maturity. I do not know how far your group has gone but I hope that it has reached a level wherein comments, recommendations and views are welcome and, if valid, put into action. If you’ve been with the group long enough then I guess you can know whether your views can be accepted. My prayers for you and your group. God bless!