As often times, we Christians believe that the only answer that we should get from our prayers is a big fat "yes" from God. We always say "please answer our prayers" and expect a "yes" from it. Or if we do get a "yes" we respond "My prayers were answered." But what if we get a "no" or a "later?"
We fail to understand that a "no" or a "later" from God are also answers to our prayers. That means we have to accept the fact that we don't always get a "yes."
Sad to say, many Christians today focus themselves on the "claim-it idea" where they claim a certain request from a prayer and expect God to grant them what they ask for. What if it's not according to His will? What if He says no? Would you still be able to grasp the fact that He's still a loving God? Would you still have faith in Him? God gives according to His will. We believe this because we pray this, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven..."
and in 1 John 5:14, "..if we ask according to his will, he hears us.." and in Phil. 4:19 "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
These "things" that we ask for can be in material, relational, social. Can be success, acceptance, understanding. But God reminds us of our greatest need. A savior.
Jesus is the only one we need. Paul repeatedly says the phrase "through Christ Jesus," "Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," "In Christ Jesus." To whom our rest comes from, our strength comes from, our daily needs comes from.
During this season, it's not about us, praying for our wishlists, or about what we want to get. Let's remember, that even if we did not pray for this, this season is about what has been GIVEN to us through grace, a savior.
God bless everyone!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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