What really 'got u' that Jesus said that u apply

[kralaro]

Originally Posted by inavalan

I wrote another reply that got lost ... My concluding thought was that we were given free-will with a purpose (it is a gift), so I believe that we shouldn't think in terms of bypassing it by asking / praying for God to take over our will, but we should ask / pray for help us learn to use our free-will. This may be a minor wording change, but I believe to be a huge difference in meaning.

Good thinking. Like even i think that we loving God out of free-will is better than God controlling our actions towards loving him. But we can ask God to influence our emotions. In Hindu story Ramayana, an associate of God asked for boon from God that he develops love/devotion for God. I think after his wish was granted he must have used his free-will to love God. For now: I say "May God's will be done." and i also request God to guide me.

[Still_Waters]

Originally Posted by Molearner

Still_Waters,

I was gratified to see this....it basically mirrors what I said in my previous post....

Yes. It does seem to basically mirror what you have said in your previous post.

Precisely !