Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Sad and Disappointed

I felt very sad and disappointed when I heard people say, "Why should I pray? What's the use of praying? God never answers my prayers. He's never there for me when I needed Him most.." It really pierced my heart to know that someone is losing faith and hope in God. To answer your questions, my dear friend..God is always there for you. Always beside you in good times and in bad times. He never left your side at all. He loves you so so so so much that He'll never leave and abandon you in times of trouble. He always wants the best for you and will only give you the best because you are everything to Him. He even sent His one and only son to die for us..to save us from our sins. Just imagine how great His love is for all of us. Dear friend...pray! NEVER NEVER stop praying. Yes..I know. Sometimes your prayers don't get answered but remember..God is listening to your every prayers and is working out something to help you. He'll never ignore your prayers. God will make a way, where there seems to be no way. He works in ways we cannot see..He will make a way for you. Remember that..He has His reasons for His actions. Never ever doubt or question Him. You might lose your loved ones through death or separation or you might face failures. Lots of people tend to question God.."Why? Why is this happening to me? Lord, why didn't you stop this from happening?" Never ask..for He has His reasons. He knows what's best for you. Dear friend..I don't want you to doubt God and give up on Him. When you don't seem to get what you want when you've been praying hard for it, remember...God never fails to grant your petition. Here's a beautiful story that I'd like to dedicate to you. It was taken from Reader's Digest, May 2008. Enjoy!

The Butterfly and the Flower
Once there was a man who asked God for a flower….and a butterfly. But instead, God gave him a cactus ….and a caterpillar. The man was sad; he didn’t understand why his request was mistaken. Then he thought:
“Oh well, God has too many people to care for….and decided not to question.”
After sometime, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten. To his surprise, from the thorny and ugly cactus a beautiful flower grown. And the unsightly caterpillar had been transformed into the most beautiful butterfly.
God always does things right!
His way is always the best way, even if to us it seems all wrong. If you asked God for one thing and received another, TRUST. You can be sure that He will always give you what you need at the appropriate time. What you want….is not always what you need!
God never fails to grant our petitions so keep on going for Him without doubting or murmuring.
Today’s THORN….Is tomorrow’s FLOWER!
God gives the very best to those who leave the choices up to HIM!
God bless.
I hope this story has touched your heart the way it has touched mine. Dear friend...remember. God is always right. He'll never be wrong in anything. Just fully trust in Him and nothing will go wrong. You'll thank Him later if you trust and leave the choices up to Him now.
p/s: No particular name is mentioned here as I think the identity of my friend should be kept confidential. Dear friend...if you're reading this, I hope this will give you comfort. Be strong and trust in the Lord. You know who you are... ;)

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