Last night I had a conversation with someone about prayer. We were talking about how she had been praying and praying for something to happen and not understanding why God wasn't answering. The question came up, "What do you think God may be asking of you in regard to this prayer?" and "Do you think you have an expectation about how He will answer it...what that will look like?" I could ask these questions because I have lived them.
Then, just this morning, God brought something to my attention that I had been praying about for years. In the past couple of weeks, things have happening and that prayer is coming to pass. But you know what? I almost missed it. Not only that, I was frustrated by what was happening, not seeing it as an answer to prayer but experiencing it as something negative. Because the answer didn't come in the way I had expected, I nearly missed it. ( God always surprises me. He never does things the way I think He should...thank goodness!) Once I realized this I was able to let go of the frustration and thank Him for the answer, which is beyond anything I had imagined.
Today I am thankful for answered prayer, no matter what shape or form it takes and for those conversations with others that God uses to bring clarity to our own relationship with Him.
Peace,
Deb
Thursday, May 10, 2007
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Posted by deb at 6:43 AM
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Several times throughout my day today, I thought about this site. I felt a peace just thinking about a place to come and share with others about how God is moving. In my hectic day, peaceful and serene moments seems so few and far between. Yet, it is my hope to come to this place with other women and really be able to share that sacred space with one another. Deb, this is such a great idea! If I look back at my day, everything looks so hectic and there are so many issues waiting to be dealt with that could easily become overwhelming. But I am looking with human eyes. I have been reminded that God sees all that we go through in such a different light. When I am able to step aside and allow Him to show me what's really going on, I don't see the chaos. Instead, I see the opportunities and the divine possibilities. No matter what I must tackle, He reminds me that He is my strength and shelter. Only in Him can I find joy, wisdom, and rest. It's up to me to take the time and enter into the relationship. He takes care of the rest! He is Mighty Lord, especially in my weakness. It's difficult for me not to have my expectations of God, but I realize that they only frustrate me more. It's only in true surrender that we can get a taste of the sacred relationship God offers to each of us.
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