Prayer is our way of direct communication to God. Many times when we pray we expect answers directly and immediately, but it does not always work like that. Sometimes we pray months, sometimes years, for an answer before we get it. Many times we as Christians lose faith, thinking that since God hasn't answered He had not heard us; but He always listens. He knows the right time to open a door, heal a body, give direction, and answer our requests.
A little over a month ago I started reading Power of a Praying Wife, and it changed my perspective on prayer for my husband. I changed how I prayed for his direction, my faith and how I handled things, and how we raise our children. It changed how I perceived things in our life, and how to keep holding strong to my faith even when it doesn't seem we are getting no direction.
I had been praying about a few things for a while, and because of circumstances I have gotten discouraged. Started to forget to pray as ardently as I had been; still praying, but not as specific. But thankfully even though I may stop or lose faith, God never once forgot my earnest prayers for His will to be implemented on our life in a certain way.
The whole story I will not share until everything is settled, but I can honestly say I have seen God's hand of provision moving very clearly in our lives like I have never seen it before. God answered a series of prayers and concerns I have had for a while, and a lot sooner than I expected. So instead of fear of the future, I have hope in knowing God is carving our path in life clearly right now. In the future I know prayers may not be answered so quickly, nor that our direction will be so clear; but right now I can rest in hope that God is moving. This will be an experience that will encourage me later in life when things are not so clear.
God is always in the equation, whether we are willing to see it or not.
Thanks for reading!
-Amber
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