I have watched God answer some amazing prayers over the course of the last several years in the lives of family, friends, co-workers and people I have never met. Always in God's timing, but right on time. He has been there for me even when I was not aware of His presence, but most recently he has given me grace to still be here. I humble myself whenever I speak of the goodness of the Lord because it did not have to be.
Regardless of how, when, or where my father in heaven is in my time of need, he has never forsaken me and for this I am so graceful. God continues to open doors for me that I don't even see coming and closes doors that need to be sealed.
I do take my prayer time with God seriously, but I do admit I sometimes feel that I am rushing through my prayers because of my daily routine and God will understand. But he will also remind us that He comes first. Only God through prayer is able to meet the needs of many situations without me physically being in the presence of someone to hear what their needs may be.
God never leaves his children along; he is in there fighting the battle for us through those dark days of despair. My best gift from him is to stay obedient and lift up those that are crying out for his love and salvation. Sometimes praying to God can become overwhelming to me; there is so much pain and despair in the world that God needs his intercessors to constantly be praying for his people. I find myself stopping to pray right then and there while it is fresh in my mind. Your prayers do not always have to be long for God to understand what you are asking for on behalf of someone. When you don't know what to ask for, God will direct your path. Also, sometimes it is not what a person requests, but what the Holy Spirit really knows what that person is really in need of.
So as we begin the holiday season, remember to thank God for all he has done for you, through out this year. Love one another unconditionally, giving thanks for your many blessings and most of all giving of your self to be a blessing to others.
The Rosebud
