Aug 18, 2013
GOD ANSWERS PRAYER
"The LORD did as Moses
asked, and removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh." Exodus 8:31
On reading this is struck me
that had Moses not asked, God may not have removed the
swarms of flies so soon. God waited for Moses to ask, then
answered.
God cares for us and even
answers prayer about menial things. I asked Him to remove tail gate drivers
from my car journeys. They irritate me. They also irritate a lot of other
motorists. In a recent survey tail gate drivers were cited as the most annoying
thing on the road. Anyway, the other day a driver decided to drive far too
close to my rear bumper and stay there. This time, I waited to see what would
happen. In a short while there was a roundabout, and he went another way. I
breathed a sigh of relief and thanked God.
The tail gate driver did
not annoy me for long, and that was how God answered. That way God makes my
drives more relaxed, and I feel more confident now God has started answering
those prayers.
God is attentive to us,
loves hearing from His children. As a loving Father, he wants to give us
things, and help us in any way He can.Prayer
is never wasted. Even in trials it's wise to pray. "In the day of my
trouble I call on you, for you will answer me." Psalm 86:7
Jesus wanted us to pray. He
said "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you
will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:24.
This is a really open invitation to ask for anything.
God will always answer us
and guide us. He answers His way and in His time, which is the best. God wants
us to be actively praying.
By M.H. (used with
permission)