Saturday, August 30, 2008

When God says NO to our prayers?


Sometimes, God will answer, “No” to our desperate prayers. Any delay or unexpected outcome must not dishearten us.

What is God’s true purpose in answering our prayers (John 14:13)?

What does God want to complete in us through prayer (John 16:23–24)?

God wants us to bring our every need to Him as He answers (yes or no) according to His character and will. God will never grant requests contrary to His will. While receiving a “Yes” usually makes us happy, God never promised us happiness. Happiness is based on circumstances.

God wants us to have everlasting joy -- especially when He responds,

“No, it will be done in My time, not yours.

No, I will reveal My glory.”

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