Answered Prayers
For a long time I kept three prayers lists. The three lists were
- Things I wanted
- Things I wanted to get rid of
- Things or mostly people I was thankful for.
Whenever I was depressed or down, I would look at list number 3 and it I know it sounds kind of simple or childish, but I would feel better.
List number 1 is always a fun list to put together. It kind of runs a wide range of ideas for me. I want to be a good wife. I want to listen more than I talk. I want a sprinkler system for the yard and central air conditioning. I want to know I am a divine idea in the mind of God and I want to live my life in the divine plan or purpose without regret. To do that I will want to be brave and willing to let God utilize my gifts and talents. Let his will be done in my life.
Things I want to get rid of. Now you may think that is a crazy kind of list, but what I put on this list is bad habits. My addicition to smoking was on this list for a long time. The prayer was answered. The nature of God is so good. I tend to save everything, so I want to get rid of the things that are no longer necessary in my life, things that I don’t find beautiful or useful anymore.
Things I am thankful for. This list has items like my good health, the ability to have a great job that I enjoy. My unique creative ideas and the ability to express them in deeply satisfying ways. Family and friends are always on the list.
It is always amazing when I find a list written a year or more ago, how many prayers have been answered. I’m sure your prayers are answered as well. Take a little time to think about the answered prayers. It gives us all hope to carry on and know that God is listening and he is answering our prayers.
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