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When GOD Doesn’t Answer Prayer How “We” Think HE Should by Olayemi E. Ogunbase

Jan26

I prayed, quoted Scripture, fasted, all things I thought would get God to move in the way I wanted Him to. I thought that having worship music going 24/7, attending the prayer meetings at church and joining prayer groups on Facebook would get Him to move how I wanted.

Re-read the last part of the previous sentence. “Get Him to move how I wanted”. And THAT was the problem. It was based on what “

God is patient and kind...

God is patient and kind…

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I” wanted, not His will. I (like many of us) found a Scripture that lined up with my particular want & latched on to it. Please understand me, there is nothing wrong with holding on to a Scripture & asking in faith. But what WE want cannot be more important than what HE wants.

He sees our situation through a lens and view that our minds cannot begin to grasp. He sees the prayer request and us through perfect eyes. In addition to that, He not only sees the immediate impact of granting/not granting the prayer request, but the long term, ETERNAL ramifications.

Imagine with me for a moment: You have a 16 year old, newly licensed driver who comes to you saying “Dad (or Mom…I’m a man, so I use “Dad”), for my first car, I would like a Porsche 911 Turbo.” You not only own a Porsche dealership and could easily make this request happen, but the joy that would spread across your child’s face would be a beautiful thing.

But, you know your child. Although there is nothing wrong with a Porsche 911 Turbo in and of itself, that same piece of machinery with an inexperienced driver behind the wheel has the potential to not only destroy the driver, but any passengers in the vehicle and other drivers/pedestrians out on the road.

Our Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. He also knows that many times we will pray for something permanent as a reaction to temporary discomfort, even if that discomfort is actually for our benefit, and will bring us something far better than what we want or THINK we want.

I remember recently praying for a particular job. I wanted this job because of the salary it provided, and also because I thought I would be able to handle working the overnight/graveyard shift, freeing me up for a 2nd part time job during the day. I would have grown sick of the duties in this job in rather short order, and probably would have had a nervous breakdown working a full time graveyard shift job and another job. But all I could see was the pay.

My Father in Heaven answered this prayer with a resounding NO on a Wednesday. I tell you…I was UPSET! Have you ever seen a 31 year old man throw a temper tantrum? God did that day. It was not the finest moment of my walk. I calmed down, and began looking online. I looked for the next four days. On that 4th day, a Saturday, I was scouring job postings and found one that I had missed. I did a double take, because the position for this particular posting paid MORE, offered greater stability and fewer hours. On top of all that, I instantly knew (based on the description) I would like it far more than the previous job I just “HAD to have”. I prayed, put it in His hands, applied, interviewed and GOT THE JOB. I have been with this company since October 8, 2012 and have NEVER enjoyed going to work as much as I do now. Each day, I don’t “have to go to work”. I GET to go to work! I know the Lord blessed me with this position, but also the joy that comes with diligent work unto Him. To top it off, the company called a meeting the other day where they announced “We’ve decided to give you (the staff) 9 additional days of paid time off”.

The point is this. Had the Lord answered my prayer my way, He could have orchestrated it for my good. It could have been okay. But when He answered my prayer for stable employment in HIS way, it was, is and has been “exceedingly and abundantly more than all I could ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

I close with a command. Get your Bible and go to Proverbs chapter 3, verses 5 and 6. Memorize them and believe in the truth of those words MORE than you believe in gravity.

I love you.

In Him,
Yemi

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Prayer List for January 21, 2013

Jan21

Are you looking for “the why” you were created for today? Are you searching for things to do in the Kingdom of God? Maybe you are waiting to hear God says this is it. Do you still have questions about how ready are you?

Well, whatever the doubt or the question is; the message for today is clear.  Look no further, doubt no more “use what is in your hands”.

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use what is in your hands

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Do not wait until you, get a million dollars, get a better job, fix the situation, get married or even have children etc. Today is what we have, let’s seize the moment, asses the need and do what God lays on your heart.

It is the day to act and be available for service.

Perhaps it is, an encouraging word, a smile, a hug, saying good morning, a positive eye contact, sharing what you have, or just praying for someone else outside of your family and friends.

You can start by helping us with the list below, please help us pray for these lives:

Tommy and family

Debbie’s family and employees

Paulette family and job situation

Yvonne, doing surgery in two weeks

Miller rushed to the hospital

Harmoni’s ear

Daniel’s stomach

Sheila and family

The Reid family

The City of Philadelphia

The City of Camden

The Ogunbase family

The Davis family

The Ross family

The Miller family

The Green family

The White family

The Curtis family

The Campbell family

The Harrison family

The smith family

Our local churches

The City of Voorhees

 

The entire request for prayers that comes through each electronic media, Facebook, email, Twitter, Word Press, the prayer Conference Line, Toll free number and through the cell phones.

 

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Prayer Works Evangelism Outreach Ministries-Prayer Cafe

Oct14

Hebrews 4:16 (KJV) So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

We here at Prayer Works Evangelism Outreach Ministries value the opportunity to pray with you and will join our hearts with yours as we take your request to God.

Start your day with prayer by joining our prayer conference team on the

Prayer Conference Line 209-255-1000
Host Code 692159

Participant Code 532238
Dial in Weekdays @ 5:00am

Submit Request

BY PHONE: Call the Prayer Line 856-433-8104 or our toll-free number at 888-939-5837 nightly between 8:00PM – 10:00 PM with your prayer request and a Prayer Works Team member will pray with you for your needs.

ONLINE: Submit your request online now!  We are always ready to pray for your needs 24/7. You can do so by choosing from below the media that you are most comfortable with:

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Saying Thank You

Jul21

1 Corinthians 1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus

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Lyn, thank you so much for the work you put into this blog.  You are truly a blessing.  When the Holy Spirit told me in the parking lot at Word Fellowship Church that we would be working because of our passion to pray and to encourage others. I had no idea that it would be to this end.

When we met at Coffee Works Cafe on Monday June 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm. It was divine and though no one would truly understand what happened that day. Slowly, but surely everyday its unfolding.  We gave birth to Prayer Works Cafe two weeks later on June 28, 2012.

Today, we have a group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/debbie.millercurtis#!/groups/prayerworkscafe/ , a Tweet Account: https://twitter.com/PrayerWorksCafe, an Email Address: prayerworkscafe@gmail.com and the Blog: http://prayerworkscafe.org/. God you are great.

Lyn and I are overwhelmed with his blessings daily.

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