I’ve been trying to figure out exactly how to say this for a couple of days, but since I am not a speaker of any kind I have found nothing. So here it goes, in short and too the point fashion.
For whatever reason the creator of the universe, he who has the power and the authority over his creation, has decided that his creation can control what he does. Sounds crazy when put like that, but it is simply called prayer. We take prayer for granted so much that we forget how much power it actually has. Now I don’t think prayer is some sort of magic potion, but I know there have been times in my life when I fought and struggled to find a solution, when I finally broke down and prayed the solution presented itself hours later. Prayers have cast out demons, healed the body, changed the hearts of people. It amazes me that sometimes God wants to do something, but is waiting for us to say the words.
I’ve been struggling with prayer for months now. If He knows my heart, and knows what I need, why do I need to ask Him for it? Should I pray once, and if nothing happens let it be, or keep storming the gates of heaven with my request? When my prayers come out more like whining, is God annoyed? These are just some of the thoughts I’ve had lately.
I like your take on it.
I like the way you said it. I have been praying about a couple of things for the past few months and I have to admit there are times when I feel He doesn’t hear me. I know in my heart that He does but I guess because things don’t go the way I want them I tend to despair. However, the last couple of Sunday’s my fellowship teacher has mentioned that sometimes when we pray God says no or wait. That really stuck with me and I believe that was Him telling me I hear you but you need to trust me. I have prayed so many prayers in my lifetime and watched as He answered every one of them. I feel guilty for even thinking He doesn’t hear me because I know He does. Its just that there are some things that I have been struggling with and I really want peace about them. I need to trust Him and wait.