By Regaina Thompson
Why do You stand afar
off, O Lord? Why do you hide in the times of trouble? (Psalms 10:1)
How often do we
hear people say ," Why doesn't God do something about this
injustice?" OR How often do we ourselves feel that God is not listening
to our prayers? Let's look at some possible reasons why God could seem
"afar off".
One
reason could be sin in our lives.
Do we come to God
for help, but forget to ask forgiveness for the sins that may be standing in
our way?
Is anyone among you
suffering? Let him pray....Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray
for one another, that you may be healed. The effective fervent prayer
of a righteous man avails much.(Jms. 5:13-16)
Therefore let him who
thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. (I Cor. 10:12)
Let us therefore be
diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fail according to the same example
of disobedience.( Heb 4:11)
Are we
impatient like little children? God knows the perfect timing in our lives.
Trust in the Lord with
all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.. In all your
ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in
your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.(Prov 3:5-7)
Our
way isn't always the right way.
There is a way
that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. (Prov 14:12)
I Jn 5:14 says
that we should have confidence that He hears us. We don't always explain why
to our children and God certainly doesn't have to explain to us. He promised
to hear us. Our job is to accept His answers, whether it is yes, no,or wait
awhile.
His
way is ALWAYS right.
ISBS
Ladies Daily Devotional
9/24/04
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