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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