This is sort of a follow up to my previous post on the de-personification of God.  When we think of God, the metaphors we use to address him most often are metaphors that do not signal relationship.  For instance, we call him Lord, God, master, ruler, creator.  Those are all terms that do not indicate the relational nature of God.  I agree with those metaphors, they are both valid, theologically correct and pertinent.  But are they pertinent to a true Christ-Follower?

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In my prayer time this morning, I once again asserted to God that I wanted to please Him. But instead of moving on to another aspect of my prayer, I was forced to stop and consider the words I had just prayed. Was I really wanting to please Him?

Pleasing, in my mind, requires doing. This is true especially in the context of my relationship with my earthly father. I have for most of my life sought approval from him. Much of my focus was centered around making him happy so that I wouldn’t get “the look” or worse, a tongue lashing or a spanking. I have realized in the past couple of months that I still seek approval from those males I respect or who are in a position of authority over me. Continue Reading