Posted by Speed on March 8, 2004, at 1:02:04
In reply to Re: Please...a plea for a prayer » QuietHeart, posted by Simus on February 13, 2004, at 21:02:44
> Dear QuietHeart -
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> I will join in prayer for you in your challenging situation.
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> I agree with Miller, that His will may not be what we would choose, in our limited knowledge of all possibilities.
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> However, I know that He is worthy of your trust.
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> Think of a tapestry: we can only see the backside, all knotted, confused-looking, a mass of colors & textures, seemingly making no sense.
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> But God sees the front of the tapestry; He sees how it all works together to create a beautiful picture of the totality of our lives.
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> He asks us to trust Him, His ways, His timing, His sometimes "senseless" decisions on our behalf. If we love & serve Him, He works all things (including the seemingly bad ones) together for our good.
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> It's hard, especially if we don't get to see the front of the tapestry in this lifetime.
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> To me, this is the definition of faith: trusting in Him, rather than in my circumstances.
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> May He uphold you, guide you, & give you His peace.
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> > All,
> > I am in the midst of a situation that I really need some divine intervention for. I am a true believer in the power of collective prayer and I humbly ask for your prayers in this difficult time. Please pray for me that the situation will be resolved in my favor. I beg you. I feel so alone.
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>I will pray, remember God is seldom early but never late, and he usually answers us in ways we don't expect.
Your brother in Christ, Ron
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