God's Answer to Prayer

Hey all of you.....and those who still have to join :)

Prayer has become more of a focus in my life in the last 2 years but more so in the last year of my life. Praying for me has gone from the more formal chit chat (lol!) to a more meaningful and deep conversation. its like when I meet someone for the first time.....I may not share all the grace filled details of my life at first, but as time passes then I start sharing more deep and meaningful stuff with that person.........

Well, that's just how prayer was for me. Superficial and covering the basics....now its like a conversation to an old friend. But that is just what we are to the Lord, not out of our doings. No-no. He has called us to Him and we go from being a child of God to a friend :) And as my relationship with the Lord has grown from level to a higher level and from one dimension to another, so has my conversation with Him.

And as I prayed in these past months, I have really seen God's hand at work in my life......He tells me (in no uncertain terms) what to do and how to do it......REALLY! Even my sleep! Its an amazing feeling. And yes, He has given me and blessed me in many ways.....and yes, there has been prayers that God said "No my daughter". And that can be difficult. However, I chose to not see the challenge, but the OPPORTUNITIES that "NO" can bring me. And I took steps in faith.

Then there is the toughest answer of them all........and that is "Wait". Gee, did I think a no answer was difficult. HA! Wait until He tells you "Wait".......................

It could have been a time for me to rebel and just do what I wanted. Thank the Father above, that I am a thinker and a planner- so I opted to chill first. Ah and with the chilling came sobs and tears before the Lord- not because of the answer, but I needed to understand. And God gives us wisdom through His Word......

It took me a week to internalise the Word in my life and understand the answer God gave me. Wow! And did that make a difference???? Of course it did. :) And believe me brothers and sisters, I am still waiting.....with Joy- because the Joy of the Lord is my strength.

So whatever the answer to our prayers, God knows the plan He has for you and I. Trust, read His word and talk more to Him and understanding and wisdom will come to receive the answers to our prayers.

Good nite all.