When the idea is not right, God says, "NO".  No - when the idea is not the best. No - when the idea is absolutely wrong. No - when though it may help us, it would create problems for someone else.

If God answered every prayer at the snap of our fingers, do you know what would happen? God would become our servant, not our master. Suddenly God would be working for us instead of  us working for God.

When we are not right, God says,"GROW". The selfish person has to grow in unselfishness. The cautious person must grow in courage. The timid person must grow in confidence. The dominating person must grow in sensitivity. The critical person must grow in tolerance. The negative person must grow in positive attitudes. The pleasure-seeking person must grow in compassion for suffering people.

When everything is all right, God says, "GO". Then miracles happen: A hopeless alcoholic is set free. A drug addict finds release. A doubter becomes a child in his belief. Diseased tissue responds to treatment, and healing begins. The door to our dream suddenly swings open and there stands God saying, "GO!"

Remember: God's delays are not God's denials. God's timing is perfect. Patience is what we need in prayer.

By Joe Gatuslao

Our prayers may be awkward; our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it, and not the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference. ~ Max Lucado


 

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