WoL Retreat – A Hug
Isn’t it just like God to know exactly what you need, when you need it? Whether expressed in words or groanings, God hears our prayers and knows our hearts, and like a loving Father, he wants to give us what we need and want as long as it’s in our best interests. Sometimes the simplest things let us know he hears us.
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On Saturday at the retreat for my Water of Life class, I knew something was getting in the way of hearing from God. His silence was deafening. I felt so alone. I was on my knees praying for insight, wishing God could wrap his arms around me in a hug. I remember saying, “I just need a hug, God.” Gaining some composure, I sat down at my table. Within two minutes, a friend was standing in front me – she came to give me a hug. I felt so loved. I was encouraged to persevere in my quest to hear from God, knowing he heard and answered my simple prayer.
When I’m feeling like God is not hearing my prayers, I will sometimes ask him for something so small, yet unmistakable, so that I can plainly see when he responds. It encourages me in my faith and in dedication to prayer. One particular example, a group with which I was involved was planning a day of volunteering. Our numbers were a bit shy of what we had hoped just a few days before. I prayed that God would bring us two more people who had never been a part of our group. The morning of the event, three people we didn’t know came to help us. I was so encouraged. God was hearing my prayers.
What encourages you to stay dedicated in prayer? Do you have examples of simple prayers that God has answered?
About Amy
Writer of Teachings from the Trail, spiritual lessons learned from on old gelding named Ernie. I began writing these short lessons as God showed me how things that happen with my horse could teach me truths about Him, His Word and living a Christian life. These devotions have been a delight to write as God draws near to me in the process. I've shared them with Hope & Horses and readers of The Line Rider, a publication of the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys. God's given me the gift of writing and spiritual insights -- now I want to share these devotions with anyone who may grow from them. Please pass along a link to this site. I'd love your comments.
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