Three Responses of God
We pray for provision, protection, good health, blessings, and other common daily needs in life. We also have these respective personal desires we've wanted God to for grant us.
We always believe that God's timing is never too early and never too late. Nonetheless, as a human being we became impatient when desperation takes place within us. We wanted everything in an instant. Admit it or not some of us find it hard to experience the long process.
God has three constant responses to our prayers
Yes
He will grant all your desires if it won't ruin your whole being. He will never hesitate to give it to you because he believe you deserve it. If your motives are good take heart! God will hear all your prayers, and prepare yourself for the upcoming blessings.
Yes, but not now
This is what I am talking about, we thought that God ignored our prayers even though we have good motives in our desires. Patience is a virtue, and there are many opportunities ahead as long as you wait patiently. As I've said, nothing is instant with the Lord however it still depends. Just enjoy your waiting season as well as the long process. God never forgotten us, and He knows everything. Just keep on dreaming He will definitely grant your desires not now but soon. Don't give up. Don't be discouraged.
No, but I have a better plan for you
This is the saddest response yet the best among the three. You know why? Because your present desires will be changed into a big plan that comes from God. It is undeniable that we sometimes question God for not granting our desires without knowing the reason behind His disapproval. God is only working in silence, maybe your desire will just ruin you or will cause harm to you. God moves in mysterious ways, we don't knoe what He is thinking but when you humble yourself when you fail to achieved your dream? Trust me sooner or later a huge blessing will come to your life that you never expected. He has better plans for you bigger than your plans.
Keep praying, stay patient. He is working out everything for your own good. Trust him wholeheartedly and let him do the rest. When you submit all your desires to God? You will never go wrong. Dream big but don't forget to ask God's approval through the act of prayer.
Shalom!
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Exactly. And that's what's our problem is. we are usually very impatient; And being impatient we only accept two responses 1. Granted 2. Ignored. Which needs to be fixed.
It's great that you clearly explained all the possibilities and plans God has for us; After all he is the one that knows what's best for us.