Deism. The third thought is that God exists and is there when I need Him but doesn't really require anything. This is not a true deist thought (Deists typically reject most supernatural events (prophecy, miracles, prayer,) and tend to assert that God does not intervene with the affairs of human life and the natural laws of the universe.), however I'll respond to the statement. God is not some sort of jeanie in a bottle or a cosmic Santa Claus. God created us for relationship and He's in charge, not us. This statement is a conclusion of our reason when we think we are the center of the universe. This thinking may begin when we're young and stuck on ourselves. When Dad and Mom are there only to cook us the next meal and keep us updated on the next PlayStation video game. God is bigger, and in Exodus 20:5 God says "don't worship any carved image or material possession, for I am a jealous God, ..." God does require something, a relationship, our undivided attention, respect and love. To give Him less would be a violation of the greatest commandment of all, "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." (Mark 12:30) Well, I would welcome your comments. Begin to ask yourselves, "what do I really believe about God and my existence. I'd like to take this further if there's any thoughts.
Grace, MB
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