God's Hearing

God doesn't wear hearing aids.  He hears us every time, every second of every day, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  He is always with us.  However, as sinful humans we don't always think about that and we just wallow in self-pity or get angry that God is not helping us.  God answers every prayer, it just may not be what we want or think we need at the time.  I pray all the time, but I guess just like other Christians, my faith is not always what it should be and I feel very alone and away from God. 

I am here to tell you that this last week has been horrific! But you know what?  God was by my side and provided two very good friends to help me on Monday.  My stress level was maxed out.  My emotions were on a roller coaster.  I went to work out and my friend asked a very simple question, "How are you?"  Those three words caused a cascade of emotions to burst from me and the stream seemed unstoppable.  Our workout session turned into a therapy and prayer session which is what I needed but didn't realize it until much later. 

My friends have held my hands, wiped my tears and encouraged me to rely on God this week.  Now, before you say anything, I'm not a Christian that only goes to God with things are going wrong.  I talked to God every day.  I thank Him for the things He provides and for meeting my needs, but I guess that I got so overwhelmed that I was loosing faith.  Well just to prove to you that God does listen, He has answered every prayer this week.  He is showing me that through Him all things are possible and Faith is not seeing, but believing in those things we can't see. 

I know that He has my back through our current situation and that He will lead us through the days and weeks to come whatever the outcome may be.  So when you think God isn't listening, have faith in Him and what you believe.  He will answer.  Just remember it may not be the answer you are wanting at the time, but it will be what is best for you. 

I don't know if my friends will see this or read it, but a big loving hug and thanks goes out to them.  Without them, this week would have taken its toll on me, my marriage, and my recovery.  Thanks Barbie and Sharon! 

God Bless and Love, L