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How long must I go on!

1/27/2014

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Ever find your yourself worrying about your job, your children, your finances, your relationships, or your health?  I find myself worrying about all of these constantly.  I'm sure you have worried about them too.

Being Christian we are taught to take our worries to Him in prayer. 
So, we do that.  But now the magic question, how long and how often?
We pray, we believe, we stay silent, we wait-yet nothing happens.  I Still have ALS, my health is deteriorating, and I have no relief in sight. 
How long must I go on praying?  

I'm getting so frustrated.  Am I alone in this or have you found yourself in a similar circumstance?  Help me God with what I'm supposed to do!   

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The answer: First, make my prayers very specific.  No more "Whatever you want God."  No, ask for what is wanted exactly,  lay it out for God.  He is big enough to do it.  

Second, I need a thankful heart as I address the master.  But what is a thankful heart

The key to a thankful, worshiping heart is to rely completely on the Lord, trusting that He has nothing but good plans for you.  (Easier said than done.) 

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Finally,  even though we want something specific,  we ultimately want one thing.  The thing  we are praying for is a means to an end.  Even if I was healed of my ALS right now,  that would not be the end.  if my financial struggles were to disappear,  there is no guarantee that I would have my end goal.  

We are all looking for one thing.  The one thing that's very elusive yet important: PEACE
 

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The question: How long do I keep praying? 

The answer: Until God's peace fills me.  

Sometimes, one prayer is all I need to get that peace.  Sometimes I have to fall on my knees multiple times a day before the peace fills me.  Regardless, I found that praying and asking God for anything does work.  Not in the way I expect; however, I get something better: Peace.

If I'm being honest with myself,  Peace is all I want and thankfully,  God gives it to me supernaturally.

Am I healed of ALS?  No,  not yet.  While I wait for my healing,  I am calm and peaceful which really is an answer to my prayers.  

How does this affect you?  Remember your ultimate goal is peace.  Everything you are asking for is a means to that end.  So cut out the middle man and get right to the point!



Philippians 4:6-7(GNT)
Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.  And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.

4 Comments
Lori Davis
1/27/2014 08:55:22 am

Thank you for another insightful post, Akhil. I missed our time together today but I am looking forward to working with you next week. A scripture that also ties with your post is, John 14:27, "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."

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Malia Byers
1/27/2014 03:43:42 pm

So, very inspiring.

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Melissa Kolb
1/28/2014 05:28:09 am

I do find myself becoming so frustrated when God's answer seems to be so long in unveling...I have gotten lost in my despair. But he has so much more than an answer to my problems here & now...He offers His peace that you speak of. And His hope...I cannot wait to see the BIG picture of my life once I am with Him in eternity! For now, though, I will seek Hope & Peace...thank you for the reminder!

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Harrison Taylor
1/30/2014 06:39:05 am

I get a lot of encouragement by hearing how you deal with discouragement, bhaiyya.

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