How many pickles fit in a pickle jar?

I read a great article the other day that talked about how we try to spiritualize things. The article asked the question, "How many pickles will fit in a pickle jar?" The answer is about 12. But how many pickles will fit in a pickle jar if you pray about it? As many as God wants, but usually about 12. The story was showing how we don't prepare for God by creating space in a church situation and expect miracles to happen.

This applies to how we comfort one another as well. I can't stand to go through a rough time and have someone give me a trite, "God is going to work this out." I KNOW GOD'S GOING TO WORK IT OUT. I need someone to listen to me. Its like telling someone about the pickle jar for me. "God can do anything so He can work this out." At the point when I tell others my trouble, I don't need them to assure me. My assurance comes not from pithy statements but from the peace that passes all understanding (Namely, from God). I just wanted to rant a little bit. We are in the process of finding a place to worship for corporate gatherings at our church and it hasn't happened yet. People keep giving me empty statements instead of just listening. Have any of you ever experienced this? Let me know. What's the best line someone's ever given you? (i.e. God needed her in heaven more then you do so that's why He let her die) I've enjoyed how people are responding to my blogs through e-mail. You can also comment on here if you want to start a running conversation.