God answers every prayer.....Do you realize that God answers every prayer? Or are you still stuck in the mindset that because a situation didn't turn out the way you thought, He either didn't hear you, or He didn't answer your prayer? Luke 11:9 says "And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you,: seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." ....but this verse does not end with the words "your way".
I have had so many conversations with people who want to turn the verse into their bottle that they can rub and jeanie will pop out to give them what they want. That couldn't be further from the truth. A selfish prayer will not get you what you want. But a humble prayer will open you up to receive what God has for you...not what you want from God. When you pray, be prepared for God to answer you....He is going to. But also be prepared for Him to teach you with the answer you receive. Yes, He may want to teach you by blessing you with exactly what you are asking for. Or, He may want to teach you by not giving you what you are asking for. Both can be a blessing if your willing to live in God's will. When you pray, something IS going to happen. Don't limit God by making that "something" be your way and only your way. Because in the end, His way is going to be the best way. As I have stated before....that might be because His way will touch lots of people, and your way would have only helped you. His answers to prayer will always advance His kingdom. However, my selfish prayer may only advance my own life. But oh how beautiful it is when you are walking in God's will so closely that you are praying simply for His will....and His will blesses your life...and the lives of others that may be touched.
Thank you God for answering my prayers Your way. You are all knowing and I am all trusting...because of those 2 things I know every prayer I pray will be answered the best way you see fit. In Jesus name, Amen!
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