Thursday, June 28, 2012

Never Be Afraid To Ask



sun and sky

Ask, and it Will Be Given
The Garden of Eden set the stage for us: sin entered into God's creation, and we've been impatient with Him ever since. Most of the junk we've accumulated along the road of life concurs with this truth. If we would have waited for God's timing, how much less headaches would we have, how much less heartache?!

In order to wait on Jesus, we must believe He is willing and capable of fulfilling our needs. We must believe God loves us in order to trust Him with our lives. God has given everything in order to be in relationship with us. We must open our eyes.

[God] does not always give the very thing which we ask, but he gives what would be better “
-Barnes'

Matthew 7 is full of misquoted and misunderstood verses. God is not a credit card, meaning that He simply pays for what we cannot afford. He is sovereign ruler of the universe:we bend to His will, not He to ours.
God gives good gifts, those aligned with His perfect will for our lives. The fact that Jesus gives good gifts means He doesn't give out things that will do us harm. 
 
Though stones and snakes may be cool to look at, they make a horrible dinner. Not everything our hearts and flesh(our sinful nature) desire will bless our lives. God will not help us hurt ourselves. 
 
Good parents deny their children what may seem instantly pleasurable. Strawberry cheesecake may taste great, but it lacks substance as a meal. Wise mothers and fathers know that good dessert is all the sweeter after nutritional needs are adequately met.
Questions:
  1. Describe a prayer you've made that you're glad God didn't answer.
  2. Did it seem fair at the time? Explain.
  3. How has God shown His love for you today?

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