Ask God For Nothing

Robin issued a challenge to us this week at the Pregnancy Center. She challenged us to ask God for nothing, instead, be in thanksgiving for everything. Oh, how difficult this was for me. But it's also been very beneficial. How many times do we come to God with our list of wants/needs? The Bible says that he knows what we need before we ask him. And it also says that he's going to provide for us. How would our faith levels change if instead of asking him for things we gave thanks for those same things? I think it would make a world of difference in the way we see our Heavenly Father. Faith is calling those things that are not as though they already are. Faith is knowing that once we ask God for it, it's done. Regardless of our circumstances and regardless of what other people say. And when God answers, it's something to truly be thankful for!

Remembering...

Today, I have been at home with some type of stomach bug. I've been thinking about how I've dealt with such a situation in the past. I remember when I hurt my back several years ago, I received a book from a well-meaning friend explaining to me how my injury was going to be used by God to bring greatness into my life. The book went on to explain how God allows sickness to come upon us and we are to derive lessons from our sicknesses and diseases. Oh, how silly I was back then.

I have since come to understand more fully the amazing and awesome character qualities of the God I serve. He is a good God. He doesn't allow sickness to come on his children any more than I allow sickness to come on my own children. I would never do that to them. I love them too much! How much more does my Father in heaven love me? His love for me is endless.

God's healing is available when you believe for it. I am believing for it. I'm trusting that God will restore me in this time of sickness. His promises are good and true. He never goes against his Word. Jesus paid the price for this sickness on the cross and there's no reason for me to have to deal with it now. I'm so thankful for that!