Good Tuesday Afternoon Blog Family. I would like to apologize for a late post today, but I was busy all morning getting ready for a trip to San Antonio in the morning. So, now I have everything together (I think), now I can sit down and post my blog. Praise God.
I wanted to talk a little about going to God and asking for things or praying about things that we shouldn’t be asking for or praying about. Things that we are wanting, not necessarily needing. There are countless times I asked for something or prayed for something and God did not give it to me. Then somewhere down the line I find myself thanking Him for saying no. We have to remember that God knows us better than we know ourselves and He always knows what is best for His children.
Can you remember a time that you were praying and asking God for something that you did not receive? Or maybe you were praying about a situation that did not turn out like you expected it to? Praying for that person to become your husband or wife and they just walked out of your life. Expecting to get that raise and promotion, but it went to your co-worker instead.
We have to understand that God knows things that we do not know and He sees things that we do not see. He knows what we need and what we do not need. He knows what is good for us and what is not good for us. Even though, we think we know what we need and what is good for us, but we really don ‘t. God looks at things a lot deeper than we do and He looks at the long term, when we are looking at the right now.
God knows that person you are praying to be your husband or wife is not who He has for you. He knows that the promotion and raise you are praying for will only keep you away from Him and your family even more. Knowing those expensive toys you are praying about, you cannot afford them. God knows you and your childhood friend becoming business partners is a very bad idea and you will lose everything.
So, be thankful that a lot of times God’s answer is no. His no’s could be saving your life or saving you from a lifetime of trouble, heartache and pain. Be grateful that God loves you enough to not give you everything you ask for. He is looking out for your best interest, even when you are not. He always gives you what you need and sometimes what you want. Always trust God in everything and all things. God Bless 🙂
Prayer
Father God, we come to You in the Mighty Name of Jesus as humble as we know how. Giving You all of the praise, honor and glory that belongs to You. Thanking You for looking out for us and taking such good care of us. Giving us the things that we need and not everything we think we need. You are an all seeing and all knowing God and You will always know what is best for Your children. We love You and Amen.