seeds

So often we simply neglect to look for the answers to what we have asked, which shows the lack of earnestness in our petitions. A farmer is never content until he reaps a harvest; a markman observes whether or not his bullet has hit the tarketl and a physician examines the effect of the medicine he prescribes. Should a Christ-follower be any less careful regarding the effect of his labour in prayer?
Every prayer WILL be fully answered if it meets certain biblical requirements. It must be prayed in faith and in accordance with God's will. It must rely on God's promise, be offered up in the name of Jesus, and be prayed under the influence of the Holy Spirit.
God always answers the general intent of His people's prayers. He does so not only to reveal His own glory but also to provide for the Christian's spiritual and eternal warfare. Since we see in Scripture that Jesus never rejected even a single petitioner who came to Him. we can believe that no prayer made in His Name will be in vain.
The answer to our prayer may be coming, although we may not discern its approach. A seed that is underground during winter, although hidden and seemingly dead and lost, is nevertheless taking root for a later spring and harvest.
Delayed answers to prayer are not only trials of faith; they also give us opportunities to honour God through our steadfast confidence in Him even when facing the apparent denial of our request.

My hope comes from Him Psalm 62:5

yikes

you make my mornings by me checking out what you wear!

(well..if that makes you happy CMcG..haha)

Grey

S:
Against all hope Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him..he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthening in his his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised (Romans4)

O:
Faith comes from hearing the Word. God's promises come by faith. It was by faith that Abraham held on to the future that he would one day be the father of ALL nations. Him being nearly 100 years old and Sara 90 years old at that time when God reassured His promises for him, Abram laughted mockingly at the possibility that it could actually come to pass. (Gen 17:17) 'If only..' Abraham comments..

A:
Grey seasons. Hope against hope. That's when i know i can only trust God and nothing else because there's nothing to hold on to. Faith is strengthened through trials coz that's when God allows us to exercise what we believe and hope for to move forward into the future. All God called Abraham to was to believe.

P:
Promise-keeper. Faithful one. Against all hope in the natural, i trust in You again. A real toil emotionally, my mind games, my heart capacity to want to do the right thing, i believe your calling me out of my place of unbelief. Your Word says that hope does not disappoint. Your Word says that love keeps no record of wrong, that love never fails. My life is secure in your hands today.

she shall be called woman

You don't love a woman because she is beautiful, but she is beautiful because you love her

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