L ord, why won't you help me? Join the conversation. Read as Single Page Page 1 of 3. Free CT Women Newsletter. Email Address. Subscribe to the selected newsletters. Posted: August Read These Next. Jake didn't share my faith, so why was he winning my heart? Comments Join in the conversation on Facebook or Twitter. We need to learn to trust him. Our faith begins small and increases with every challenge. Trials, heartbreaks, and circumstances beyond our control force us to turn to our all-powerful God.
Every time we acknowledge our weakness and see him act on our behalves, our faith grows. Before long, we have a long list of answered prayers that makes it easier and easier to trust him. So often we just want OUT of a difficult situation. I remember when my daughter wore braces. Every month the orthodontist would tighten the wires on her teeth so much that her teeth would ache for days. Her orthodontist knew, however, that while taking off her braces would have ended her temporary suffering, it would have interfered with her long-term health.
The same is true of many of our trials. When my husband lost his job, we learned that God is our provider. When I cared for a baby with colic and another with constant ear infections, I learned patience, kindness, and unselfishness. O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Say what now? Sure, you think the time is now or 6 months ago or last year but remember:.
For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. His timing will rarely ever line up with yours.
But hang on tight when the pain and desperation of your situation threaten to overwhelm you. You created the deepest parts of my being. How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.
W hat you have done is wonderful. I know that very well. God handmade you. Therefore, you must be special to Him. At least it keeps a roof over your head and food in your belly.
Sure, you love your partner, even though lately the relationship feels wrong somehow. But why is it wrong to want more from your job than a roof and groceries?
To want more from your relationship than companionship? And to want more from life than just forward motion? And the fact that these problems exist in your heart means that they exist, period. Amid the disasters of life in general, God cares about your specific problems. God, your thoughts about me are priceless. No one can possibly add them all up. What We Do How we seek to journey together with everyone towards a relationship with Jesus. Statement of Faith What we believe about the gospel and our call to serve every nation.
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God answers prayer. But sometimes, God is silent. Examine Your Life Begin by asking yourself, Is there any unconfessed sin in my life? Ask yourself: Is there anything or anyone I love more than God? As God brings things to mind, ask for His forgiveness.
Listen to What God Is Saying Although God may seem silent regarding a specific request or petition, remember that He is in a constant state of communication with us. In love, silence can be a sign of intimacy. Job was reminded: God answers prayer. Next Story How to Pray for the Future. Comments Load Comments. Latest Stories in Prayer.
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