The LOVE Chapter.

.Sunday, July 13, 2008

God always answers prayer

When the ideal is not right, God says, "No."
No ~ when the ideal is not the best.
No ~ when the ideal is absolutely wrong.
No ~ when though it may help you, it could create problems for someone else.

When the time is not right, God says, "Slow."
What a catastrophe it would be if God answered every prayer at the snap of your fingers.
Do you know what would happen?
God would become your servant, not your master.
Suddenly, God would be working for you instead of you working for God.

Remember:
God's delays are not God's denials.
God's timing is perfect.
Patience is what we need in prayer.

When you are not right, God says, "Grow."
The selfish person has to grow in unselfishness.
The cautious person must grow courage.
The timid person must grow in confidence.
The dominating person must grow in sensitivity.
The critical person must grow in tolerance.
The negative person must grow in positive attitudes.
The pleasure-seeking person must grow in compassion for suffering people.

When everything is alright, God says, "Go."
Then miracles happen:
A hopeless alcoholic is set free!
A drug addict finds release!
A doubter becomes a child in his belief.
Diseased tissue responds to treatment, and healing begins.
The door to your dream suddenly swings open and there stands God saying "Go!"

- Dr. Robert Schuller

You say: It's impossible
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: I'm too tired
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: Nobody really loves me
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 3:34 )

You say: I can't go on
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: I can't figure things out
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: I can't do it
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)

You say: I'm not able
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: It's not worth it
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )

You say: I can't forgive myself
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: I can't manage
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)

You say: I'm afraid
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: I'm always worried and frustrated
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)

You say: I'm not smart enough
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: I feel all alone
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)

Therefore,
If the Lord has you on hold... hold on!
If the Lord has said "NO" to you... thank Him!
If the Lords is molding your heart and mind... go with His change!
If the Lord opens doors that you have asking Him to open... Praise Him!
Be blessed wherever you are in your life today!
God has His hands on the situation!

7:10:00 PM