“God is up to something, and someday we will see the “why” behind what seemed like an unanswered prayer.” - Jonathan Pokluda
Sometimes, it doesn’t feel like God is hearing our prayers. When we don’t seem to be able to discern any type of clear answer or acknowledgment, it can be frustrating. It’s tempting to let hopelessness kick in. In this article, we are encouraged to remember that God does here us!
Have you ever felt this way?
I love what Oswald Chambers had to say about this in My Utmost for His Highest:
At times, God puts us into the shadow of his hand, holding us in darkness so that we might be still and learn to listen. Songbirds are taught to sing in the dark; we are taught to hear our Lord.
Are you in the dark right now, confused about your circumstances or your life with God? If you are, keep quiet: darkness is the time to listen. If you talk in the dark, you will talk in the wrong mood. Don’t consult other people about your problem; don’t seek the answers in a book. Other people’s voices and opinions will drown out what God is trying to tell you. Listen to God in the dark, and he will give you a precious message for someone else when you get back into the light.
So good! One of my favorite books!