I used to think God didn't change. Now, I'm not so sure. God can be dynamic, right? If I can change, why can't God change? Certainly, God changes his mind. I mean if you believe any of the Bible at all, it's pretty obvious that this happens.

Also, I think it's pretty normal for our view of God to be gentler when we're doing fine. It's a real relationship for me. One that has dimensions that interact just like any other relationship in my life. Sometimes I think God is disgusted with me and sometimes delighted and sometimes maybe even a little bored. "You're neither hot nor cold, Beth. Get off your keister."

Maybe the question is not so much... who is God, but who are we? I mean, God is just unknowable on most levels. I gave up on it. I talk to God because it gives me insight. Whether that insight comes from my own self talk or from God, I'm not always sure. Nor do I think it matters. I do know that my own self talk tends to be more destructive than constructive. So, when good things come of it, my tendency is to attribute that to God. Right or wrong.

Eh. I started rambling. Sorry. I just thought that folks might like to share some of their prayers or ideas about prayer. Whatever. Thank you for posting!!!

I don't know if God has changed over time, or whether its my perception of God that has changed.
These days because I have ben ill and have been in despair, I have thrown myself down at God's mercy.
But then I feel I have a stronger relationship with God, but then I think am I worthy to ask for God's help and support when with the way the World is going, God has obviously got a lot on his plate.

Im rambling sorry, but thank you for inviting me to join

Dave :)

I think depending on where we are, and what we have going on in our lives, can sometimes change our depths of closeness with god. When things happen in our lives, we are sometimes searching for answers, wondering why, or we are looking for some kind of solace. I look to my bible for that. Sometimes I feel satisfied and sometimes not. I have read the King James Version of the bible once, from front to back, but I cannot quote any passages, etc. However it was very very interesting to read. Revelations was rather scary, because some of what I found in there is what I see going on in this world right now. It makes you think. I like Proverbs quite well and much of it makes sense. I don't go to a church anymore. I used to be a Methodist, but was baptized at 17 non-denominational. I always have tried to be the best that I can be, and do whats right... . .......wow........talk about rambling................sorry about that.
Any way, I think we can talk to god where ever he is, and he is always there for us I think.