There are many answers to prayers. Sometimes we pray for something that would harm us, and because God loves us the answer is "No". Sometimes the act of praying needs to work on us for a while, to open our hearts to the best for us and so praying requires persistence. Sometimes prayers are answered so fast that we are asking God's help in 'keeping up'.
I remember I was trying to decide when to change jobs and was praying about it on the way to work. Within an hour of starting time I was back in my car having been laid off saying, "Really, God? I'm not sure I'm ready!" But God was ready.
Here is the thing: being in relationship with God is about prayer so just keep talking to God. Whether if 'feels like it' or not God is always listening and God knows where you are going, for what purpose you were created, how it will all unfold. God is delighted when we seek God.
I really appreciate this 'never give up' advice because God never gives up on us. If Almighty, All-powerful, All-knowing and Always present God asks me to keep praying I can do that because God keeps listening, I find that powerful, hopeful, and truly amazing.
And, with a little practice, I have found that there is always something to talk over with God like seeking knowledge and discernment, something to ask God for others, like "please don't let me ever get in the way of my loved ones relationship with You, God", something to thank God for, for example that all my mistakes are covered in the blood of Jesus and thereby made invisible to God.
Keep praying. Never stop.
* Ephesians 6:10-18
I remember I was trying to decide when to change jobs and was praying about it on the way to work. Within an hour of starting time I was back in my car having been laid off saying, "Really, God? I'm not sure I'm ready!" But God was ready.
Here is the thing: being in relationship with God is about prayer so just keep talking to God. Whether if 'feels like it' or not God is always listening and God knows where you are going, for what purpose you were created, how it will all unfold. God is delighted when we seek God.
I really appreciate this 'never give up' advice because God never gives up on us. If Almighty, All-powerful, All-knowing and Always present God asks me to keep praying I can do that because God keeps listening, I find that powerful, hopeful, and truly amazing.
And, with a little practice, I have found that there is always something to talk over with God like seeking knowledge and discernment, something to ask God for others, like "please don't let me ever get in the way of my loved ones relationship with You, God", something to thank God for, for example that all my mistakes are covered in the blood of Jesus and thereby made invisible to God.
Keep praying. Never stop.
* Ephesians 6:10-18
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