As a Pastor I’m always ministering to people in trials. Sometimes it seems like the Lord is not answering prayers the way we want it to be resolved which leaves one wondering if God is working. A recent thought came to mind that I wanted to write and spell out.
via A thought to keep in mind when God doesn’t change our difficult situation — The Domain for Truth
Many times, I’ve been frustrated when things didn’t work as I had hoped, but in more than one case, in the long term things worked out better than I ever could have imagined. Speaking for myself only, I now that sometimes I tend to take a short-sighted view of things. We are instructed to be on the watch for Christ’s return, but the timing of that even is hidden from us and we must be patient. God know what we need, and sometimes waiting can be difficult, but helps us in the long run.
Yes–and sometimes the things we prayed for weren’t good for us: and God knew that, but we didn’t–not until much later.
All of God’s promises are yes and amen, even if it doesn’t seem like it from our personal experience. Believing the Word is faith – doubting it is sin.
Thank you so much for sharing this!
My pleasure–and I’ll do it again soon.
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