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That's the wrong question!

1/13/2014

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"God, when will I be healed from ALS?!" 

I have been asking the question now for 2 1/2 years. God has been silent.  So I asked God for some guidance. One week ago, I finally heard from Him.  As usual, it was not what I wanted to hear; nonetheless, it was something I needed to hear. Do you know what I heard? It was not the answer to my question but another direction for me to take. 

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And God said, "You are asking the wrong question." Then there was silence.  I was confused and didn't understand what that meant. So I was silent and meditated on his statement. And in my silence, God spoke again.  He asked, "Do you trust me and know that I only want good things for you?" To which I replied, "Yes, absolutely!"

And here is the neat part, the reason why I am writing this to you. I got so excited that I wanted to share.  God said to me, "Since you trust me and know that I only want good things for you, then you should be asking me what are the good things that I have in store for you during these challenging times?"

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So I asked that question to God, "What do you have for me?" Not surprisingly, I got a bunch of answers. Here they are:
  • Did you realize that you are becoming too worldly. (I was pursuing higher positions in my company and forgetting about my family.)
  • Did you realize that with ALS your focus has changed. (Duh!)
  • You said that you knew me, but did you? (In retrospect, I really didn't know him. I didn't pursue an intimate relationship with him.)
  • Have you seen the people that are now part of your life? 
  • Have you seen the people that are not part of your life?
  • Are you getting the picture that ALS is becoming a discerning factor for you.
  • Do you realize that you are becoming more like Jesus because you are being obedient to My will? (I really didn't sign up for this, I was having a good time in my old life.)

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What does this mean for you? You probably don't have ALS but you may have some other challenges. You have been asking God, "When will you rescue me from _____? Or, "When will _____ end?" God is saying to you, "That is the wrong question, ask what plan I have for you." 

Trust me, the new line of questioning will get you closer to the truth. You are asking God to reveal himself to you and not demanding results, your results. I am finding out that his ways are better than my ways, usually. 

So, here I am, with a gift from God that I am sharing with you. I hope your prayer life becomes stronger and your relationship with God becomes more intimate. Remember the goal of this life is to get closer to God before we meet him. 

 “Do not store up riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and robbers break in and steal.  Instead, store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal.  For your heart will always be where your riches are. "  Matthew 6:19-21

11 Comments
Debra J Leahy
1/13/2014 08:37:52 am

Amen.
God is sovereign.
He is ALWAYS good.
He is ALWAYS right.

Our faith stands on these beliefs.

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Landis Epp link
1/13/2014 08:56:40 am

Good stuff. I have often spoken in churches of how God uses our tough times to mature us and for His greater glory. Seemed rather rudimental and theologically correct. With ALS entering our family, I believe this in a new way. What wonderful opportunities our family has had to live out our faith with our ALS family and to be a part of their journey as we seek to live our faith in a God who is always good!

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Daralee
1/13/2014 09:28:08 am

Well said, Akhil. We hurt for you that you must go through this, but you give everyone who knows you hope, in that you are a shining example by showing God to others through hard times. I think all of us fear that we might lose hope and faith in hard times. We say we won't, but how can we know? But seeing how you are strong in Him - you are a wonderful example & inspiration! (hug!)

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Akhil Jhaveri
1/20/2014 08:36:55 am

I have found my voice through the blog. And Lori Davis is my messenger (She improves my words). I am very grateful that you are reading and encouraging me to keep going. Thanks, Akhil.

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Susan
1/13/2014 09:29:11 am

You have touched a place in my heart that has been YEARNING for direction from God my dear friend! God just used you mightily to remind others, like myself, that God only wants good for us even if it forces us to accept our circumstances and go in a direction we would not have chosen for ourselves. Akhil, thank you for posting God's message to you. I treasure your unselfishness in sharing so much of yourself when it could be so easy to do just the opposite. He's not finished with you yet!

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Linda
1/13/2014 12:10:04 pm

Daralee said it so perfectly. Thank you Akhil for showing us the right way.

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Cecelia
1/13/2014 01:55:21 pm

Akhil, you have helped me so much my dear friend. God is working in and through you to help so many. Love you!

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Melissa
1/13/2014 10:30:28 pm

Thank you for that change of focus from "why" to a hopeful "what"! I love the question, " what do you have in store for me through this?"!!!

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Patty Watkinson
1/14/2014 04:18:05 am

What a journey you are on my friend and Thank You for sharing His best AND that journey with us .. Blessings, Love and Peace to you !!

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Trudy
1/14/2014 11:54:54 am

Akhil, you are such an inspiration to so many. Your words are so true, we often ask the wrong questions. Thank you for reminding us of what we should really be asking. God bless Laura, you and your family!

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Margaret Deaton
1/14/2014 10:58:37 pm

Thank you, Akhil! I needed that.
Love,
Margaret

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