On Sunday night I took my Dad to the ER with chest pain. They ran
lots of tests, confirmed he hadn’t had a heart attack (at least not yet) and
kept him overnight to run more tests and do a heart catheterization. It was
quite scary.
My Mom and one sister were out of the country and it was the
middle of the night for them so I didn’t call them right away. I did let my
other sister (in CT) know so she could be praying with us. I was struggling in
prayer, though. I didn’t want to pray for God’s will but for what I wanted. I knew God
was in control and I could trust Him. I knew He was listening. However, I also
knew that His plans are different than mine and His ways are higher. What I
think is best and what He knows is best can be very different. I did know God
would give us what He knew we needed, when we needed it.
As the next day progressed, the surgeon found blocked arteries
during the heart catheterization and put in two stents. So, we stayed another
night in the hospital. God provided peace through it all, especially to my Dad.
He wasn’t even scared for the procedure (but I was a little anxious)! We are
thankful to God he is recovering well and hasn’t had any complications!
Romans 11:33-36 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the
wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths
beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has
been his counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him? For
from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory
forever! Amen. Romans 11:33-36
I don’t deserve anything from God. As this passage says, He doesn’t
owe me anything. However, He is always faithful to listen to my prayers, offer
peace in difficult circumstances, and give wisdom when I ask.
What are you struggling in prayer about? Even if we don’t get the
answer we are wanting, God will always provide wisdom, strength and comfort
when we genuinely seek it. He has all wisdom and knowledge beyond our
comprehension!!!
Alice
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