MoparMuscleGuy
Still plays with cars.
This goes out to all my friends here at FABO. From time to time we get members here requesting prayers. I thought this might answer a few questions you may have regarding prayers. MMG
Seek God's will in your prayers
November 11, 2011 6:00 AM
Billy Graham
Q: What good does it do to pray about my problems? Nothing ever seems to happen, at least when I pray. Am I doing something wrong? Mrs. L. McN.
A: Let me ask you a question in return: What exactly have you been asking God to do about your problems? Have you simply been asking Him to take them away? Its not wrong to pray that Hell do this and sometimes He does. But we also need to realize that sometimes He has a different answer for us, if well only receive it.
Let me explain. God loves us and wants us to bring our wishes and concerns to Him. When we do this, we can have confidence that He hears our prayers as we come to Him in the name of Jesus, our Savior. But how will God answer our prayers? Will He answer them exactly the way we want Him to? No, not necessarily, because we see only a small part of the picture. He sees the whole picture and knows whats best for us. Often what we think is best actually isnt.
This is why we need to pray most of all for Gods will to be done, and not just our own. The Bible says, This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us (1 John 5:14). Are you honestly seeking Gods will in your prayers?
Sometimes God answers our prayers very directly and clearly by taking away our burden. But sometimes He doesnt. Instead, He answers by giving us the strength and courage to persevere and keep from being crushed by our burden. Never forget: God loves you, and His way is always best.
Send your questions to My Answer, c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; or visit www.billygraham.org.
Read more: http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/pray-63281-seems-nothing.html#ixzz1dRjNcQNG
November 11, 2011 6:00 AM
Billy Graham
Q: What good does it do to pray about my problems? Nothing ever seems to happen, at least when I pray. Am I doing something wrong? Mrs. L. McN.
A: Let me ask you a question in return: What exactly have you been asking God to do about your problems? Have you simply been asking Him to take them away? Its not wrong to pray that Hell do this and sometimes He does. But we also need to realize that sometimes He has a different answer for us, if well only receive it.
Let me explain. God loves us and wants us to bring our wishes and concerns to Him. When we do this, we can have confidence that He hears our prayers as we come to Him in the name of Jesus, our Savior. But how will God answer our prayers? Will He answer them exactly the way we want Him to? No, not necessarily, because we see only a small part of the picture. He sees the whole picture and knows whats best for us. Often what we think is best actually isnt.
This is why we need to pray most of all for Gods will to be done, and not just our own. The Bible says, This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us (1 John 5:14). Are you honestly seeking Gods will in your prayers?
Sometimes God answers our prayers very directly and clearly by taking away our burden. But sometimes He doesnt. Instead, He answers by giving us the strength and courage to persevere and keep from being crushed by our burden. Never forget: God loves you, and His way is always best.
Send your questions to My Answer, c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; or visit www.billygraham.org.
Read more: http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/pray-63281-seems-nothing.html#ixzz1dRjNcQNG
rayer:
