January 12, 2003

"Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." Romans 12:12, NLT~

     Thank you Lord because you give me hope, and you are so patient with me; even when I ask too many questions. But I will always keep on praying.

     It’s kind of hard to be patient during trouble times. Especially in the last few years were our economy had taken a turn for the worst. Some more than others have been affected financially. Some have lost their jobs, their house their car even marriages have been hit hard because of financial distress. But there are those of us who know that GOD will always be there for us and that HE will provide all of our needs.  

     GOD will always answer our prayers! Don’t stop praying! Never under estimate the power of prayer! Through prayer we can present to GOD our worries and leave them with HIM. When coming to GOD in prayer, first be thankful for all the blessings HE has bestow upon you. Then ask for forgiveness of your sins and come to HIM with a humble heart. Don’t let any unfinished business hinder your prayer. GOD knows what you need and HE will answer your prayer on HIS time. When HE does you better listen and do as HE command you. Be obedient!

     Don’t let the worries of this world or anyone take your joy away. No one likes a grouch.  You may think GOD has forgotten about answering your prayer. But trust me, HE will answer it. But we need to understand that is on HIS time, not ours. Let’s put ourselves on the co-pilot seat of our lives and let GOD be the pilot of our live. HE knows what is best for us. Don’t despair! Don’t be anxious! HE is always listening.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Are you willing to give GOD absolute control of your live? Or are you going to wait until HE takes the control from you? Think about it this way, when our children don’t listen to us we try to teach them a lesson by getting their attention somehow. Well… we are GOD’s children and HE does the same thing to us. Next time you wonder why this happens to me, don’t think GOD is trying to punish you but merely trying to teach you a lesson.