Staying In Faith For The Long Run

Last night, I had a conversation with God.  I talked to Him about prayers that my mother and I have been agreeing on, but have not been answered.  I've heard many times that it's OK to remind God about honoring His word.  

My mother and I have a list of prayers, but we haven't seen answers that I thought we would see.  I know that God's time isn't our time.  I know that God doesn't necessarily give us what we want, but He gives us what we need.  I'm just having a hard time believing that the this list of prayers that my mother and I have been praying for aren't things that God would want for us.  

You are probably wondering what some of the prayers are that we have requested from God.  Well, my mother and I have been praying to move to Texas.  We would like to connect with family that we have there.  There are so many family members that I've never met, and I know there are many that don't know I even exist.  It's always been a dream for me to move there, so when my father passed away my mother and I thought it would be a great idea to move.  We really don't have many family members where we are now.  

A second prayer is for our health...my mother's in particular.  Her blood pressure has been dangerously high.  I worry about her.  She's under a lot of stress.  She's going to the doctor to get this under control, but it's been high for a while.  I have to admit that I'm scared for her.  These are just a couple of the prayers that we've asked for, but we have yet to see God work His miracles.

I know that God has amazing things in store for us.  My mother and I always say that we believe God is about to do something amazing for us.  I guess we've just been through so much, we wish God would answer now.  

I still believe that God is going to answer our prayers.  I still believe in the power of 2 people agreeing in prayer.  Maybe this is a test from God to see how long I will stay in faith.  I will say right now, "God...I'm in it for the long run."  

God bless.

John 14:13-14 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

What God wants for you is best

I'm looking to make a change in my life.  I've had a lot of challenges, but I've had victories as well.  God is so good.

I've decided that the job I have isn't what I'm looking for.  Don't get me wrong...I love it.  I love all of the things that I've learned.  I enjoy my co-workers.  My manager is the best boss that I've ever had.  This is a company that doesn't have the petty childishness or harassment that other companies encourage.  Unfortunately, they have a turnover rate that scares me.  In addition, they have the highest deductible insurance that I've ever seen. Although, I have to say that the turnover rate is what scares me the most.  I always feel like I have one foot out the door.  I want to work for a employer that focuses on employee retention, not one that doesn't care about retaining their employees.

I've talked to God about how I feel.  I've applied to several positions, and I've heard from one employer.  I'm really excited, because this is an employer that I've always wanted to work for.  I have talked to God to let Him know that I only want this if He wants this for me.  I've come to a point in my life that I understand that God's best is not want you want, but what He wants for you.

Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

Faith Low But Not Gone

Life seems to have brought me another challenge.  I really enjoy my job.  I have the best manager and team.  I really like my co-workers.  The challenge is the job.  I'm becoming overwhelmed and discouraged.  It's a very complicated position.  I do seem to have my victories with this job, but I also have times when I can't seem to resolve issues.  I never feel secure in my position.  This place has the highest turnover I've ever seen.  I'm always scared that I could lose my job.

Right now, I'm putting everything in God's wonderful hands.  I have fear in my heart.  I know that I have lean on God when I feel this way.

I have to admit that I'm so tired.  I know I have to count my blessings.  God will see me through this.  I won't deny that my faith is low but not gone.

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. (Exodus 33:14)

You Can Never Ask God For Too Much

I was talking to a friend today.  She never really asked the question, but I had a feeling that she was wondering if she was asking God for too much. 

I love to pray to God.   When I pray, I let God know all of my prayers, wishes and hopes.  You see...I know that my God is the God of more than enough.  I can never ask Him for too much.  The thought that I'm asking Him for too much is showing Him a lack of faith.  I believe that God loves when we come to Him.  He's our Father after all. 

Philippians 4:6 it says, Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.

God Knows The Secret Desires of Your Heart

My mother and I are still praying our agreement prayers.  I have a couple of prayers that I don't say out loud.  I have prayers that I share in confidence with God...these are the "Secret Desires of My Heart".

God and I have talked about one day bringing someone special into my life.  I have to say that I have not been good in choosing men.  I've had two long term relationships that both lasted about 4 years each.  I stayed a lot longer than I should have in both, but they gave me good lessons in life.

Now, I know I can't tell God what to do.  I know that I want whomever God will bless me with.  I just know that it doesn't hurt to let God know "The Secret Desires of Your Heart".  I know He's listening.  I know He will answer. 

I'm writing this, because I want you all to know that you don't have to let everyone know your prayers.  You can just share them with God, and He will answer.  I'll let you know how God answers this prayer. 

God bless everyone!!!!

Matthew 6:6

⁶ But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle....Really?!?!

Today, I was thinking about the verse where God says that He will not give you more than you can handle.  The exact verse is the following:

1 Corinthians 10:13

¹³ No temptation^[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted^[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,^[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

There have been times in my life where I was so upset with God.  I would cry out and say, "You told me that You would not give me more that I can handle.  Why aren't You doing something?"  There were so many times when I would just cry.  I have to say that God did honor His word.  He took care of me and my mother.  He brought us jobs when we needed them.  I won't say that we didn't have our moments where we were terrified.  I won't say that we still don't have our challenges.  I can say that He always found a way for us to endure throughout our trials.

Keep the faith!!!!!

God Never Promised That Things Would Be Easy...But He will Always Be With You

It's easy to say, "God why did You allow this or that to happen."  Isn't it?  Life can seem unfair most of the time and fair doesn't seem to come around that often.  I know I've asked God, "Why?" so many times.

This weekend, I went to get an oil change.  I noticed that my car was jumping a lot as I drove.  At times, I thought my car wouldn't go forward.  I was afraid that my transmission was going.  I was so scared.

Well...I got my oil change, and they told me I needed my radiator flushed as well.  It was an added expense, but I thought it was well worth it, because winter is just around the corner.  The guy who was working on my car asked me to look at something under my hood.  I have to admit that my heart sunk upon hearing this.  It turns out that my spark plugs were defective.  You could see a spark jumping back and forth between the wires.  This young guy who was working on my car took pity on me.  He drove me to the car parts store, where I was able to get his discount on the wires.  He then changed my wires for $15.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

My point in sharing this with you is to show that God was with me.  I had someone to work on my car, and I was able to afford it.  This is a perfect example of how God never promised that things would be easy or that nothing bad would happen, but He did promise that He would be with you through your trials. 

Psalm 16:8 "I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me."