Monday, January 9, 2012

GFYD 1-10-12




Matthew 21: 22
And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive.

But what if God doesn't do it? Isn't that the voice that tries to creep into our prayer life when we're asking God for something big in our eyes? It does seem to be a legitimate question when it comes to our own reasoning because we can look back and remember that there were times when God didn't do what we asked Him to do, right? I mean, He is our heavenly Father, and sometimes when we ask Him for something He says "no" because He has something better, or He has something to teach us. Here is the problem with this seemingly natural way of thinking: I'm not God, and I don't know if God has something better for me than I'm asking, and I don't know ahead of time if God will say "no" in order to teach me something either.............so what should I do? The answer to me is simple, ask and believe. Leave your carnal mind at the door and enter into God's presence and expect what you are asking. Don't let your mind cancel out your faith with rational thinking, instead use the substance of things hoped for......FAITH. You can never go wrong with faith, ever. You might look back and see where God said "no", or "wait", which is what a good Father should do, but just think of the great things that God will pour into the life of a child who really believes in the generosity of their Father. Amen.

3 comments:

  1. yes from experience, be sure when asking to not also say heal me or i go to the doctor. Just an example. I have prayed for healing in my body for years. But now I know say it stand on it and wait. I know that when I get to heaven someday my body will have no pain. Praise God

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  2. Trust in the Lord with ALL of your heart and lean not on your own understanding......simply believe. Amen (Pro. 3:5)

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  3. When my father died I did not make it to the hospital in time to see him before he passed. I asked God to let me talk to him before and God said no. The pain was great. In my ignorance and anger I blamed God and became angry towards Him for this. People get this heavy, serious look on their faces when I tell them that. But I look at God as a father and sometimes I got angry at my earthly father, so what's the big deal. God is bigger than me and ad died for me wen I was His enemy, why would I feel like getting angry with Him is wrong. Anyway, learning that I am not God can be painful but very necessary. Pray honestly and leave the consequences to God. A Father knows best!

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