Throughout the years, I have been amazed at how God has answered prayers.  I have been able to watch God answer my prayers, as well as many others.  One thing that is for sure-He always hears and His timing is perfect!

Today, I have constantly had the verses 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 on my mind.  It says,"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus".  These are verses I learned in high school and they are just as revelant today as they were then.  This past weekend, a friend and I shared similar burdens for some of our friends that are really struggling in their relationships with God.  Throughout the past few days, we have seen how God intervened in their actions and choices and we believe it was completely due to prayer.

I often have to remind myself in my prayer life (and almost every other area of my life) that God's timing is perfect.  There are some many times that I pray and want the instant result.  We all do.  There are days where I cannot understand why God would not answer my prayers because they were not selfish and they were in care for another.  Then, as time happens and His perfect will unfolds, I see why He is God and I am not.  His timing is always perfect. His love is always perfect.  His grace is always perfect.  Basically, I need to learn to in every single area of my life to trust my perfect and good God.  I am not God...praise the lord!

I know this is so basic and probably like thousands of other posts by people.  Maybe its so basic but that is because it is so foundational to our walk and our growth in Christ.  Perhaps the reason that it seems everyone writes about it is probably because it is so real and something that we area continuously reminded.

By the way, have you prayed today?  Who are you praying for?  How is God answering?  Are you trusting in God to answer your prayers?

Thought about a prayer journal to write down your requests before God and to date or highlight those prayers when He answers them?  I think one of the most amazing things to do is being able to trace back God's hand of faithfulness in our lives.  Having it on paper makes it more real and evident than ever.   just a thought....

GOD LISTENS!  GOD ANSWERS!  GOD IS GOOD!