Maybe not even something material, or some event to happen, but possibly for something NOT to happen?
I have. Without getting into serious stuff here, I'll just admit I prayed for something to NOT happen. It wasn't even to me personally, it was about someone else that would effect me. Vague I know.
At the time I knew God heard my prayer, I knew He was listening. I felt His comfort. But when I never felt like my prayer was answered I was honestly bummed.
I just felt like I wasted all that time. As my faith grew, I realized that sometimes God's answer is "maybe" or "not now" or "yes".
I think sometimes we feel when our prayers aren't answered that God is just telling us not now.
I know now that God didn't tell me maybe, He flat out told me NO!
I prayed so earnestly, diligently, powerfully, willingly, surrendering, praising, crying, and fasting. It wasn't His will for things to end up how I prayed. He just told me no, but it's because He loves me.
Have you ever felt God told you no?
All prayers are answered, maybe He didn't answer it how you perceived it should have been.
He has definitely told me Yes many times, but all the while I've been told no as well.
Happy Wednesday!
Kayla
This was super encouraging to me! I have been anxiety ridden/freaking out/ praying non-stop that my grades will come through this semester. I have a lot riding on it and I feel like I have put in the work but have a few hard teachers. I am trying to remember that everything will work out the way it should and the way it is right for me in the end.
ReplyDeleteI totally know this feeling. And as I look back on some of the things I prayed for, I am so thankful that God said no. He knows what's best for me and He has a plan for my life. I just have to trust that.
ReplyDeleteFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
~ Jeremiah 29:11
By the way, I love the picture at the bottom of you post! :)