His Ways ARE NOT Our Ways!

I have begun writing my prayers in a notebook. It is quiet rewarding to see god actually them to fruition. Others, I have seen him place on hold or answer "no."

One lesson I have learned through this prayer book is God will answer prayers the way He sees fit, according to His word and not by my request alone. For instance, I have a great desire to please God with the work of my hands, but I was unkind to someone.  So picture this: you are sitting in your favorite meeting place with Jesus and praying for success of your work. Later that day this acquaintance walks in your path and you are unkind and rude in your thoughts, as well as your actions.

Do you see the unclean hands and heart you have? They may not see it, but God does. He will not give you anything you ask even if you  believe He will answer it and it would give glory to His name.
However, when you repent for having the character of Satan and ask for forgiveness of the one you are thinking those characteristics too, He is faithful and just to forgive you. Your prayers will then be answered. Again, not according to your ways, but His.

Are you praying for something and believing God will do it? Are you harboring a hurt or a characteristic of Satan?  May I suggest you take inventory of yourself and ask God to reveal any uncleanness in your heart?
When or if He reveals it to you, repent and make amends to that person unless it would harm you or others. Next, watch God answer that prayer you have petitioned Him about and have waited for an answer.  He will amaze you one way or another.  Last, put on the character of God and let His characteristics shines through you!

God tells us to leave our gift at the altar and if we have something against our brother to leave our gift there and go make amends. What I walked through His command just recently. Since then, a relationship has been restored, my daughter is seeking Christ, and I am at peace.

Girls, our bra straps get twisted and we may not recognize it until the middle of the day. Usually we may not feel it until a most inopportune time, it will bug us until we get it fixed, right? It's the same way with God working in our lives if we are holding onto something that is twisted and wrong. God loves us so much to help us get straight and be at peace, when we let him.

~Be encouraged, give God a chance to work in your life and change you from the inside out.
Marjorie