I was thinking on the way home from work today (scary) of all the things I've asked God for over the last few days/weeks/months/years and wondering why He's never answered any of those prayers. So I reviewed the most frequent ones and made a note of what I prayed for (WIPF) and how God answered (HGA).
WIPF: I wish I could clean this stuff out of my house.
HGA: There are plenty of needy people who could really use your excess, plus you have a friend with a truck and weekends off. Are you saying that you don't care enough about helping your neighbor to give up some of your spare time?
WIPF: Help me lose weight and get in better shape
HGA: I made you different plants to eat; try them. I gave you a perfectly good body - get up and move.
WIPF: Ugh - these wrinkles. I wish I didn't look so old.
HGA: Those wrinkles are a mark of your experience and your years of walking with me. Appreciate them. And use sunscreen.
WIPF: I miss being in a relationship
HGA: You have friends, and I'm always here, too. And if you like someone, I gave you a voice. Use it.
WIPF: I'm so tired all the time. Give me some energy.
HGA: You know you can turn off the TV before 1, right? But if you can't sleep, talk to me. I can help.
WIPF: I wish I didn't make so damn many mistakes.
HGA: I forgive you. Here's another new day.
I guess the bottom line is, God answers me just like I answer (or should answer) my kid. Sure He could give me everything I ask for, but I would just take it for granted. I would recognize that He's already given me everything I need if I would just stop and use the common sense He also gave me. I get it. For now. And I swear I've learned something, so how about it God - throw me a bone.
This is a really great post!!
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