[Larry Lucido]

Thanks for your answers. I certainly agree about the clear distinction between praying for rain and praying for that new Mercedes.

It might beg the question, though, of what if the city had prayed and fasted for that new auto plant or sports franchise? Discussion for another day, I suppose. :-)

[Gamecock]

if what if the city had prayed and fasted for that new auto plant or sports franchise? Discussion for another day, I suppose. :-)

Fair enough question. I suppose it all goes to motive. A car factory would provide an influx of jobs for people and a strong case can be made for providing decent jobs. I personally think that is OK.

Many times pro sports teams are a burden on the tax payer since taxes are often raised to pay for stadiums, with minimal return to the average person.

[HarleyD]

It might beg the question, though, of what if the city had prayed and fasted for that new auto plant or sports franchise? Discussion for another day, I suppose. :-)

I would say it's one of attitude. If one prays for a new auto plant but didn't get it, would we rejoice that God has made known His will or would we pout? How about if we prayed for a new auto plant but specifically ask, "Lord, you decide if we really need a new auto plant and you make the decision. Whatever you decide is fine with us."? Would we be willing to make such a request?

We may think we need rain to keep the crops coming in, but perhaps God has something better in store by giving us a dought.