answers to my prayers many times
inherently hold some testing and
stretching that I had not planned on.
I ask to become more like You, and
You test my trust factor in a situation
over which I have no control. I ask
You to reveal the truth about a
situation, and You are strangely
silent. I ask for the fulfillment of a
promise, and You allow
circumstances that make it appear
that it will not happen. I know more
now about patience and persevering
than I ever wanted to know. That's a
good thing, but I know that my heart
is still impatient and wants answers
now.
There are many things that I intend in your life, but My primary goal is to make you like Me.
That will not happen if you are able to make demands on Me as if I were a vending machine
or a servant instead of the King. I will not allow that. My will is that you come to Me, know
Me, hear My voice, know My heart, sit with Me, take My yoke upon your neck, and learn of
Me.
When you brought yourself into relationship with Me, I took upon Myself the
responsibility of making you complete in all things. This is not a work that you can do by your
own efforts and disciplines. Disciplines are useful to a point, but your greatest need is to
come into My presence and be still. Listen to Me. It is after you have listened to My heart
that you are able to bring your needs to Me in a way that allows Me the freedom to answer. I
will not fit into your ideas and agendas. I care more deeply about the things you pray for
than you do, but I am also using them to mold you as I take you through the process of
waiting for My answer.
I have spoken that if you abide in My word, you will know the truth, and the truth will set
you free. I AM the word--abide in Me. I AM the truth--I will set you free. A living relationship
cannot be attained only by knowing My written word; it must come from a trusting, childlike
heart that will be content to rest in its true home which is My great heart. Listening, loving,
working, playing, resting, and ministering take place from that haven. It is from that dwelling
that you can begin to believe that My plans are for your good whether they make sense to
you right now or not.
I will not forget you. I am sovereign at all times and in every place. I will bring to
completion My work in you and in those for whom you pray. I leave nothing unfinished. I will
make all things clear. My Word never fails or returns void. I keep every one of My promises.
I promise.
John 8:32; John 14:6; Isaiah 49:15-16; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 13:12
Isaiah 55:10-11
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